1968 Map of Hubbard Basin

About this map

Big Devils Table and Little Devils Table dominate the northern plateau of this high-desert landscape in Elko County. The 1968 field survey reveals an arid territory where life centers on isolated water sources and seasonal drainages. Notable water features like Antelope Spring, Leo Spring, and Dynamite Spring are scattered across the basin, while Salmon Falls Creek cuts through the northeast corner. The map traces a network of primitive transportation routes, including several named Jeep Trails and unnamed trails that wind around Black Mountain and through Hubbard Basin. This is a landscape defined by ranching and grazing utility, evidenced by the central Corner Reservoir and the division of the terrain into Lower Hubbard Basin. The survey provides a clear view of the complex topography before more modern development, marking the confluence of Jakes Creek and the Dry Fork in the southern reaches.