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1968 Map of Hobble Canyon

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hobble Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Hot Creek Range dominates the western landscape of this late-1960s survey, where rugged topography descends into the broad expanse of Hot Creek Valley. Human presence is concentrated at the base of these mountains, most notably at Hot Creek Ranch and the Upper Hot Creek Ranch. These ranching sites, situated near a Cem and Hot Spring, demonstrate the historic reliance on water sources at the edge of the desert basin.

Functional landmarks like a Corral, an Aqueduct, and several Kiln sites suggest a history of localized industry and livestock management. Numerous drainage paths, including Wood Tick Canyon, Sixmile Canyon, and Charcoal Canyon, carve through the range, while high-altitude water sources like Bullwhacker Spring and Hobble Spring mark critical points in the arid environment. A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary access through the steep terrain of Hobble Canyon and its surroundings.