1951 Map of Illipah

About this map

Hamilton sits at the southwestern edge of this 1951 survey, appearing as a site of historic ruins at the base of the Mokomoke Mountains. This high-desert landscape in White Pine County is defined by the prominent Butte Mountains and the White Pine Range, where numerous water sources like Indian Spr and Wild Horse Spring sustained early ranching and travel. The central corridor is anchored by Illipah, also known as Moorman Ranch, a vital stop along the Lincoln Highway. To the east, the topography yields to the broad expanse of Jake s Valley, where Jakes Pond collects drainage from the surrounding ridges. The map captures the alignment of U. S. 50 as it crosses Little Antelope Summit, illustrating the historical transit routes through this basin-and-range terrain.