Hogan sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape where the steep elevations of the Pequop Mountains divide two distinct basins. This interior drainage system creates a environment where seasonal water gathers at Flowery Lake, situated on the eastern flats. The map documents a critical corridor for travel through the range, notably via Flower Pass and Flowery Lake Pass, which provide passage between the Independence Valley and Goshute Valley. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex around Twin Peaks and the carved path of Ninemile Canyon. The infrastructure is primarily defined by long-distance desert routes like Shafter Rd and the RR Maintenance Rd, reflecting a landscape geared toward transportation and maintenance in Elko County’s remote high country.
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1953 · Spruce Mountain 4
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Elko
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Elko
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Elko
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Elko
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Independence Valley SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Independence Valley SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Shafter
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Decoy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Decoy SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000