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1973 Map of Grassy Mtn

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Grassy Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Grassy Mtn and the Fairview Range dominate this landscape in Lincoln County, where the high desert terrain is punctuated by dozens of critical water sources essential for ranching and travel. The map highlights remote outposts like Meloy Ranch and Steward Ranch, illustrating the sparse but deliberate settlement pattern typical of southeastern Nevada in the early 1970s.

A network of Jeep Trails and unnamed trails connects vital watering holes such as Horse Corral Spring, Indian Springs, and North Mud Spring. These features, along with prominent landmarks like Kixmiller Summit and Upper Meloy Summit, provided the primary navigation points for movement across Muleshoe Valley. The reliance on these localized springs and high summits reveals a landscape defined by its aridity and the careful management of natural resources.