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1962 Map of Elko West

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Elko West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The city of Elko sits at a critical junction of transport and water in this mid-century Nevada landscape. The rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific parallel the Humboldt River, reflecting the historical importance of this narrow valley for cross-country movement. Cultural and tribal lands are prominent, with the Elko Colony Indian Reservation adjacent to the city and the South Fork Indian Reservation further south.

Evidence of local recreation and early automotive culture is seen at the County Fairgrounds, the Golf Course, and a Drive-in Theater near the Elko Municipal Airport. Beyond the urban core, the terrain rises into the Adobe Range, where isolated water sources like Mary Larson Spring and landmarks like the Elko Hamilton Stage Route hint at the area's pioneer and ranching history before modern infrastructure was fully established.