1968 Map of Hot Creek

About this map

Dixons Marys River Ranch and the Anderson Homestead mark the sparse human footprint in this high-desert drainage during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several drainages, including Wildcat Creek, Hot Creek, and Currant Creek, which flow toward the southern reaches of the Marys River. This network of intermittent streams and scattered water sources like Bathtub Spring supported a ranching economy reliant on local topography, as evidenced by several dams and corrals situated near vital watering holes.