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1962 Map of Elko East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Elko East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Elko Corporate Boundary marks the western edge of this 1960s landscape, where the city transitions into the prominent Elko Hills. The transportation corridor is dominated by the parallel tracks of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads, which follow the path of the Humboldt River through the valley. This era shows significant local infrastructure focused on water management and communication, including the Elko Summit Reservoir No. 1 and several smaller catchments like Dewar Reservoir.

Bordering the eastern foothills is the Te-Moak Indian Reservation, while the local economy is punctuated by several Gravel Pits and the presence of Radio Station (KELK). A series of trails and jeep paths, such as the one leading to Burner Basin, indicate a landscape still heavily used for ranching and resource access. The map captures the eastern expansion of Elko and its relationship to the surrounding high-desert terrain before modern suburban growth.