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1975 Map of Elko East, 1977 Print
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1975 Map of Elko East

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Elko townsite and its eastern expansion are captured in this mid-1970s orthophoto, showing the community as it began to climb into the nearby high ground. The Humboldt River winds through the northwest corner, a critical lifeline for this high-desert region and a primary driver for the original settlement. Unlike a traditional topographic sheet, this imagery reveals the precise layout of developing residential streets and commercial grids that were emerging south of the river at this time. The rugged topography of the Elko Hills and the prominent Elko Summit provide a stark contrast to the human footprint, while the confluence of Tenmile Creek in the southeast highlights the natural drainage patterns that have long dictated the expansion of the eastern Elko area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain