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1985 Map of Grindstone Mtn

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Grindstone Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Humboldt River cuts a prominent path through this Elko County terrain, winding between the Adobe Range and the northern reaches of the Pinon Range. Small settlements and railroad-adjacent points like Carlin, Moleen, and Tonka line the river corridor, which also serves as a major transportation artery through the Nevada interior. The landscape is defined by steep elevation changes, with Grindstone Mountain and Spring Canyon Mountain overlooking the vast Dixie Flats to the southeast.

Industrial activity is evident through numerous Sandpits concentrated near Moleen, while the higher elevations are dotted with various Prospect and Prospects sites, reflecting the region's enduring mining history. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, marked by isolated points like Reinhart Spring, Mud Spring, and Grindstone Spring which have historically supported local ranching and transit.