1956 Map of Hall Creek

About this map

Carico Lake Valley and Grass Valley dominate this mid-century landscape of the Great Basin, where isolated ranching outposts are the primary sign of human habitation. The Hall Creek Ranch sits at the foot of the mountains, while Cowboy Rest provides a named landmark along the eastern slopes. The drainage patterns of Hall Creek and the North Fork Skull Creek dictate the movement of water through the arid terrain, feeding into the wider Reese River Valley. Numerous water sources such as Dry Canyon Spring and Corral Spring are critical anchors for local activity. The survey also records several high-altitude benchmarks, including VABM 9396 Hall, illustrating the topographic complexity of the mountain ranges separating these high desert valleys.