1958 Map of Hunter

About this map

The Humboldt River corridor defines the southern landscape of this Elko County region, where the competing alignments of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads trace the river's winding course. This infrastructure hub, centered near the settlement of Hunter, reflects the critical transportation networks of the late 1950s. Away from the river valley, the terrain is shaped by an intricate drainage system including Susie Creek, Middle Susie Creek, and Dry Susie Creek, leading toward more isolated features like Upper Dry Susie Spring. Survey markers such as Mike VABM 6718 and Steve VABM 6275 provide exact reference points for the high ground overlooking the basin. Small-scale industrial activity is evident through various Prospects and a Quarry near the rail lines, while a lone Airway Beacon indicates the era's navigational aids for local aviation.