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1987 Map of Fisher Canyon

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Fisher Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Humboldt Range dominates this late-twentieth-century landscape, dropping steeply eastward into the wide Buena Vista Valley. The area is defined by its extraction history, evidenced by a concentration of mining features in the southern reaches including the Hollywood Mine, a Mine Shaft, and various adits. These operations were strategically located near the rugged drainage of Cow Canyon, where the elevation shifts from the high peaks toward the basin floor.

On the eastern edge of the quadrangle, the terrain transitions into the desolate Alkali Flat, a stark contrast to the mountainous terrain to the west. Water sources appear scarce in this arid environment, making Buffalo Springs and the seasonal runoff from Fisher Canyon critical landmarks for the region's geography and early development. The map provides a detailed view of the trail and unimproved road network that connected these isolated mining sites to the broader valley.