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1990 Map of Duffer Peak

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Duffer Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Pine Forest Range dominates this corner of Humboldt County, Nevada, presenting a high-altitude landscape defined by steep drainages and isolated water sources. Published in 1990 from data collected throughout the 1980s, the map reveals a remote ranching and mining environment. Evidence of human activity is centered on sites like the Alder Creek Ranch and Wood Camp, while the presence of the Adams Mine near Theodore Basin suggests the region's mineral interests.

Hydrological features are critical markers in this arid terrain, ranging from the Onion Valley Reservoir and Blue Lake to family-named waterways such as Chicken Creek and Leonard Creek. The high peaks, including the 9,400-foot Duffer Peak, are flanked by specifically named grazing and transit points like Outlaw Meadow and Bare Pass. This survey provides a precise look at the land use and natural landmarks of the northern Nevada wilderness during the late twentieth century.