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1972 Map of I X L Canyon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of I X L Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Stillwater Range dominates the western portion of this 1972 survey, giving way to the expansive Dixie Valley (Depression) to the east. This transition zone is marked by a series of steep drainages, including Rock Creek Canyon, Alameda Canyon, and Rough Creek Canyon. The landscape reveals a history of extraction and ephemeral habitation, centered around the Silver Hill (Site) where Mines and Ruins are noted. Further south, the Creore Mine sits at the head of Creore Canyon, reflecting the area's mining character.

Transportation in the valley is defined by utilitarian paths like Settlement Road, Dixie Valley Road, and Cattle Road, which skirt the eastern edges of the mountains. The presence of numerous fault lines running parallel to the range highlights the active geological nature of the Great Basin. Small water sources such as the Spring in Spring Canyon were essential for the survival of remote outposts like James during this era.