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1990 Map of Fencemaker Pass

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Fencemaker Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Stillwater Range peaks dominate the western landscape of this Great Basin quadrangle, descending into the broad expanse of Dixie Valley to the east. The terrain is marked by a legacy of mineral exploration, evidenced by numerous prospects, a Shaft Mine, and the specifically named Gilberts Mine. These sites, along with an Open Pit Mine and various Adit Shaft markings, suggest a history of small-scale extraction and prospecting across the high slopes.

Transport through this rugged corridor centers on Fencemaker Pass, which cuts between the mountains and connects Fencemaker Canyon with the valley floor. To the north, Old Man Canyon and Gamble Basin provide further topographical definition. The boundary between Pershing Co and Churchill Co crosses the southern portion of the map near Spring Creek, providing a vital reference point for researchers tracing land records or historical mining claims along the county line.