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1971 Map of Double Mtn

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Double Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Double Mtn rises as the central topographical anchor for this Elko County landscape, defining a network of drainages that supported early ranching and travel in northeastern Nevada. During the early 1970s, this area was characterized by a reliance on widely dispersed water sources, as seen in the numerous named springs like Skull Spring and Wagon Box Spring. The presence of the Brown House near Beaver Creek suggests a focal point for local activity amidst the vast system of unimproved routes.

Evidence of historical land use is etched into the terrain via an extensive network of a Jeep Trail and traditional Trail paths that follow the natural contours of Dorsey Canyon and Water Canyon. This 1971 field-checked survey preserves the locations of vital water features such as Chicken Creek Springs and the Double Mtn Well, which were essential for both livestock and those navigating the high-desert basins before more modern infrastructure arrived.