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1961 Map of Disaster Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Disaster Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Disaster Peak and the surrounding Montana Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape straddling the line between Oregon and Nevada. The 1961 field data reveals a sparse but industrious territory defined by remote springs and high-elevation mining claims. The Kings River flows through the western valley, providing a lifeline for the Rio King Ranch and supporting a network of livestock operations marked by miles of fence lines.

Evidence of mineral exploration is scattered across the slopes, with the Moonlight Mine, Iron King Mine, and Calavera Mine situated near several high-altitude water sources like Yellow Rose Sprs and Upper Riser Spr. For the aviator or explorer, the Airstrip 4307 and a separate 4236 Airstrip represent the critical infrastructure required for navigating this isolated terrain. The map also traces an intricate network of jeep trails connecting Bull Basin to Jordan Meadow Mountain.