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1961 Map of Dun Glen

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Dun Glen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Dun Glen and its surrounding canyons reflect a landscape defined by Nevada's mining history and scattered ranching outposts. This 1961 survey details a network of hard-rock operations along the eastern slopes, including the Montezuma Mine, Little Jupiter Mine, and the Stonehouse Mine. The topographical detail reveals how prospecting followed the drainage patterns of Dun Glen Canyon and Inskip Canyon, where springs like Dolly Hayden Spring and Potato Patch Spring provided critical water sources in an otherwise arid environment.

To the east, the map transitions into the broader expanse of the valley, anchored by the Grass Valley Ranch and Hayden Ranch. Landmarks such as Auld Lang Syne Peak and Organ Peak dominate the skyline, while numerous named trails connect isolated mines like the Six Sisters Mine and Waddy Mine. The distribution of these features suggests a period when industrial activity and livestock operations were the primary drivers of settlement near Dun Glen Flat.