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1886 Map of Granite Range

Name: 1886 Topographic Map of Granite Range
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1886
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1886

About this map

The massive expanse of Pyramid Lake and its eastern neighbor Winnemucca Lake dominate this 1886 study of northwestern Nevada. Compiled from the Wheeler and King Surveys, the map reveals a landscape defined by sharp mountain ranges and expansive basins. A notable industrial presence is recorded at the Salt Works 3830 within the northern Mud Flat, indicating early resource extraction in the high desert.

Strategic water sources such as Sheep-head Spring, Hot Springs, and Skedaddle Creek are meticulously placed, serving as critical landmarks for travelers crossing through Astor Pass. The topography highlights the prominence of the Granite Range and its summit at Granite Peak 8990, alongside the rugged Lake Range and Virginia Mountains. This survey captures the region's character as a frontier of extreme geography and isolated outposts before the expansion of later infrastructure.