1973 Map of Dutch John Mtn

About this map

The high-altitude basins and ranges of eastern Nevada define this 1970s landscape, centered on the prominent ridge of Dutch John Mountain. To the west, the Schell Creek Range overlooks the Muleshoe Valley, a region where survival is tied to scattered water sources like Chris Spring and the South Milk Ranch Well. The topography reveals a network of primitive access routes, including various unnamed Jeep Trails that navigate through Grassy Pass and reach toward Muleshoe Summit. To the east, the terrain drops into the stark expanse of the Lake Valley (Depression). The map records several vital water points for cattle ranching or mineral exploration, such as the North Dutch John Well and Shaffer Well, providing a detailed look at how this arid territory was managed and traversed in the early 1970s.