1964 Map of Hat Peak

About this map

The Duck Valley Indian Reservation dominates the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape along the Idaho-Nevada border. This mid-1960s survey illustrates a region defined by complex water management, where numerous small stock ponds and storage basins like Thomas Reservoir, Dick Reservoir, and Groundhog Reservoir support ranching activities in the arid Great Basin terrain. The South Fork Owyhee River carves through the southwestern quadrant, flanked by several quarries and a Gaging Station. Significant landforms such as Hat Peak, Peterson Table, and the distinctive Horseshoe Bend near Poker Flat provide a detailed look at the local topography. This era of land use is further evidenced by the network of jeep trails and pack trails that connect remote outposts like Butte Spring and various unnamed springs across the sagebrush-covered hills.