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1969 Map of Elgin NE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Elgin NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Meadow Valley Wash carves a deep north-south corridor through this portion of Lincoln County, dictating the primary route for the Union Pacific railroad. This 1969 field-checked survey highlights the isolated nature of the terrain, where development is largely restricted to the valley floor. Small outposts like Stine and Boyd serve as points of interest along the tracks, likely functioning as railroad sidings or remote stations in this high-desert landscape.

The surrounding Clover Mountains are marked by a complex system of drainage, including Rock Springs Canyon and Acklin Canyon. Industrial activity is noted on the hillsides by several Mines accessed by a rugged Jeep Trail, while the presence of Willow Creek and Pennsylvania Canyon further defines the watershed. The map provides a look at the infrastructure required to maintain transport links through this remote interior before the era of modern highway expansion.