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1987 Map of Hogum

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The settlement of Osceola and the nearby site of Hogum anchor this 1980s landscape in the Snake Range. The map reveals an extensive history of resource extraction, marked by a dense concentration of prospects, mine shaft adits, and tailings piles. Notable industrial sites include the Crystal Queen Mine and a local gravel pit, indicating both precious metal exploration and infrastructure development.

Water management in this arid environment is clearly defined by several isolated sources, including Willard Springs, Layton Spring, and Swallow Well. The rugged topography is dominated by Pilot Knob Ridge and several deep drainages such as Mary Ann Canyon and Colorado Gulch. The eastern portion of the sheet transitions into the Humboldt National Forest, where 4WD tracks provide the primary access to the higher elevations and drainage systems like Cold Spring Creek and Shingle Creek.