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1960 Map of Hayford Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Hayford Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Hayford Peak stands as the literal and figurative height of this survey, presiding over the rugged high-elevation terrain of the Sheep Range. The landscape is a high-desert refuge defined by its rare water sources and high-altitude flora, evidenced by the expansive Yucca Forest and isolated springs like Mormon Well and Yellowjacket Spring. These water points were critical for the early infrastructure of the region, supporting the remote Hidden Forest Cabin and the high-mountain outpost at Pine Nut Camp.

The 1960 field check reveals a network of specialized travel routes, including the Hidden Forest Road and Sawmill Road, alongside specialized paths like the Timber Trail. While industry is sparse in this protected terrain, the presence of the Quartzite Min and the Searles Reservoir indicates small-scale resource management and extraction within the Gass Peak Range and the surrounding basin floors.