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1986 Map of Hicks Mountain

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Hicks Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Humboldt National Forest covers much of this high-altitude landscape along the border of Owyhee and Elko counties, where Idaho and Nevada meet. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages and peaks, including Hicks Mountain and Copper Mountain. Resource extraction and land use are evident through the presence of a Strip Mine in the southern portion of the quadrangle, alongside several prospect sites.

Water sources are critical features in this environment, with numerous named springs such as Hillside Spring and Summit Spring supporting the local ecology. The map documents a rugged drainage system where Little Salmon Creek and Clover Creek carve through the basin. Distinctive local names like Yankee Bill Flat and Sagehen Basin reflect the frontier heritage of this borderland region during the mid-1980s, offering a detailed look at the geographic character of the Mahoganies range before modern changes.