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1959 Map of Jiggs

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Jiggs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Humboldt National Forest and the towering Ruby Mountains dominate the eastern half of this 1950s survey, creating a sharp contrast with the ranching valleys to the west. The high-altitude landscape is dotted with prominent peaks like Rattlesnake Mtn and Green Mtn, and features essential mountain infrastructure such as the Harrison Pass Guard Sta and Tunnels. In the lowland Mound Valley and Huntington Valley, the settlement pattern is defined by a network of family-held properties.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy ranch lands including the Hansel Ranch, Mitchell Ranch, and Sestenovich Ranch. The small community of Jiggs serves as a central point, supported by the Smith Creek School. The drainage system is remarkably detailed, showing the descent of Cottonwood Creek, Huntington Creek, and Pearl Creek from the mountains into the valley floor, alongside remote mountain water bodies like Lost Lake and Pearl Lake.