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1981 Map of Double Mtn

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Double Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Adobe Range and the eastern flanks of the Independence Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nevada. During the early 1980s, this region remained a vital transportation corridor where the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads parallel the Humboldt River. The map documents the spatial relationship between these historic rail lines and the evolution of Interstate 80, which traces the older path of U S Highway 40 through the valley.

Small settlements like Deeth, Welcome, and Tulasco serve as markers of the area's ranching and transit history, situated near the confluence of the Marys River and the main stem of the Humboldt. To the north and west, the terrain rises into the Humboldt National Forest, defined by landmarks such as Monument Peak and the high basins of Coal Mine Canyon. This survey provides a clear view of the water network feeding the Great Basin, including North Fork Humboldt River and Bishop Creek.