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1987 Map of Jacks Peak

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Jacks Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Independence Mountains dominate the eastern half of this terrain, transitioning into the broad basin of the Independence Valley to the west. This 1980s landscape in Elko County shows a distinct division between high-altitude national forest land and the valley floor where ranching and resource extraction converge. The Spanish Ranch sits near the valley margin, supported by an extensive network of water management features like the Harrington Ditch.

Evidence of late-century industrial activity is prominent within the Humboldt National Forest, specifically the large Open Pit Mine operations near Snow Canyon and Jerritt Canyon. These industrial sites, accompanied by a dedicated Landing Strip, contrast with the natural drainages of Jack Creek and Niagara Creek. This document captures a moment when traditional Great Basin ranching coexisted with modern large-scale mining infrastructure at the foot of Jacks Peak.