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1985 Map of Jackson Mts

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Jackson Mts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Jackson Mountains and the arid expanse of the Black Rock Desert dominate this mid-1980s topographical study of northern Nevada. This landscape is defined by its isolation and the critical importance of water, evidenced by a network of named wells such as Mormon Dan Well, Franklin Well, and Austin Well scattered across the sagebrush basins. Along the eastern front of the range, a concentrated mining history is revealed through sites like the Nabuhl Mine, Red Ore Mine, and the Iron King Mine, illustrating the mineral extraction that has long shaped Humboldt County's economy.

Water management in this high desert environment is further highlighted by the presence of the Deer Creek Reservoir and the Little Cedar Creek Ditch. To the northeast, the Quinn River meanders through the Quinn River Valley toward the Sod House settlement area, while the northern edge touches the Fort Mc Dermitt Indian Reservation. The map provides a precise look at these remote landmarks before modern development altered the visibility of many high-desert ranching and mining outposts.