1969 Map of Hot Creek Butte

About this map

The White River Valley defines this high-desert landscape in eastern Nevada, where water management is central to the remote settlement pattern. Collected within the broad flats of the valley, the Hay Meadow Reservoir, Tule Field Reservoir, and Whipple Reservoir trace a line of vital irrigation and livestock infrastructure along the White River. This 1960s survey captures the region just as it appeared before minor modern changes, focusing on the isolated ranching outposts that relied on these waters.