1986 Map of Elko

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The Humboldt River corridor dominates this 1980s landscape, serving as the primary artery for both water and transport through Elko County. The city of Elko sits at a geographic crossroads where the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads parallel Interstate 80. This mid-1980s era shows the region's complex land use, from the tribal lands of the South Fork Indian Reservation and Elko Colony Ind Res to the high-elevation terrain of the Humboldt National Forest. In the rugged heights of the Ruby Mountains, landmarks like Soldier Pk and Lamoille Canyon overlook the Lamoille Valley. Small settlements such as Lamoille and Halleck anchor the ranching and mining operations that define the rural economy, including the Polar Star Mine and Echo Mine tucked into the eastern ranges.