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1968 Map of Holborn

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Southern Pacific Railroad tracks bisect this high-desert basin, marking the primary corridor of transport and communication through Elko County during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the broad Independence Valley, flanked by the rising slopes of the Windermere Hills to the northwest and the Pequop Mts to the east. Small railway-related settlements like Holborn and Fenelon anchor the rail line, while an Old Railroad Grade traces an earlier alignment of the route nearby. Water remains a critical element for ranching and transit in this arid environment, evidenced by scattered sources such as Independence Creek, Ralphs Spring, and the Independence Valley Well. A network of Jeep Trails provides access to the higher elevations, where drainage features like Deadman Creek carve through the foothills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain