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1952 Map of Dixie Flats

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dixie Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Hastings Cut-Off and the California Trail converge along the Humboldt River, tracing the historic path of westward migration through Elko County. This survey reveals the corridor's evolution from primitive wagon routes to the industrial presence of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads. The map highlights the interplay between the valley floor and the high peaks of Grindstone Mtn and Spring Canyon Mountain.

In the southern reaches, the mining legacy of the region is evident near the Site of Old Bullion and the settlement of Bullion, where a Cem and Bullion Tunnel are noted. Scattered family holdings like Tomera Ranch and Scott Ranch indicate the agricultural life sustained by Dixie Creek and numerous springs. The Elko-Hamilton Stage Route cuts across the eastern slopes, further documenting the transport network of early Nevada.