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1968 Map of Knoll Mountain

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Knoll Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Knoll Mountain dominates this portion of Elko County, rising above a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and early mineral exploration. The rugged topography is etched with numerous drainages, most notably Bloody Gulch, which features the Bloody Gulch Dam in its upper reaches. Resource extraction is evident through the presence of the Silkworm Mine and a lone Prospect located near Tiser Spring.

Water security in this high-desert environment is highlighted by scattered improvements such as the CCC Spring WT and Nall Well. These small-scale water developments, along with names like Coyote Hole and Black Rock Spring, suggest a history of ranching and livestock management. Movement through the area is largely restricted to a network of Jeep Trails, winding through Eagle Draw and across the broad expanse of Eagle Flat.