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1958 Map of Huntsman Ranch

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Huntsman Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Huntsman Ranch serves as the namesake hub of this Elko County landscape, situated near the western slopes of the Adobe Range. The 1958 field checks capture an environment defined by seasonal hydrology and ranching infrastructure, evidenced by the long Drift Fence and numerous ephemeral water sources like Dry Gulch and Dry Susie Creek. Water security in this arid basin is marked by specific locations such as Lower Dry Susie Spring and Hot Springs, which were critical for livestock and early inhabitants.

Transport through the area is dictated by terrain, with Maggie Creek Rd. skirting the western edge near Maggie Creek. Minor mining activity is represented by scattered Prospect labels, hinting at the mineral exploration that characterized much of northern Nevada during this era. The map provides a clear look at the drainage patterns of Susie Creek as it winds through the foothills, illustrating the delicate balance of resource management in the Great Basin.