1989 Map of Gollaher Mountain

About this map

Gollaher Mountain anchors this high-desert landscape straddling the remote border between Elko County, Nevada, and Twin Falls County, Idaho. The 1989 survey reveals a terrain defined by its water sources, with numerous named springs such as Indian Mike Spring, Johnson Spring, and Manila Spring scattered across the Shoshone Basin and West Basin. These water points were critical for livestock and wildlife in this arid region, as evidenced by the presence of Milligan Ditch and its proximity to Milligan Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching environment where 4wd tracks provide the primary access to features like Gollaher Bottom and the drainage of Goose Creek. Other notable landmarks include the Upper Chimney Spring and Lower Chimney Spring, alongside geographic features like Mustang Draw, reflecting the rugged and utilitarian character of this portion of the Great Basin during the late twentieth century.