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1986 Map of Jarbidge South

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Jarbidge South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Mining operations and high mountain peaks dominate this 1980s landscape in Elko County. The Elcoro Mine, Pavlak Mine, and Rex Mine indicate the region's industrial focus, situated amidst the complex drainage systems of the Jarbidge River and Marys River. Much of the area is protected within the Humboldt National Forest and the Jarbidge Wilderness, preserving the natural state of landmarks like Jarbidge Peak, Jumbo Peak, and the geological feature of Jack Creek Crater.

Transport through this high-altitude terrain is limited to a network of trails and unimproved paths, such as the Pack Trail, which navigates the steep gulches and summits. From Danger Point to the sheltered Bear Creek Meadows, the map captures a period of transition where remote resource extraction exists alongside formal wilderness preservation. The drainage patterns of Coon Creek and Fox Creek illustrate the watershed's role in the surrounding basin.