1962 Map of Hunter

About this map

The Adobe Range dominates this portion of Elko County, where the high desert terrain is carved by the complex drainage systems of Susie Creek and Dry Susie Creek. This 1962 survey, with revisions updated through the early 1980s, captures the vital transportation corridor following the Humboldt River valley. Both the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads run parallel to the river, illustrating the historical significance of this pass for transcontinental rail travel. Near the settlement of Hunter, the map documents modern infrastructure developments such as the Hunter Interchange and a long-distance Pipeline. Higher elevations reveal a landscape used for navigation and resource extraction, marked by an Airway Beacon, several Prospects, and essential water sources like Upper Dry Susie Spring and East Adobe Creek.