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1962 Map of Lamoille

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lamoille
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Lamoille and the eastern slopes of the Ruby Mountains are captured here during the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by ranching, forestry, and high-altitude water resources. The settlement of Lamoille sits at the mouth of the canyon, supported by a local Powerhouse and Gaging Station, while higher elevations are marked by the presence of Humboldt National Forest facilities like Thomas Canyon Forest Camp and the Terrace Guard Sta.

Evidence of early Elko County infrastructure and education appears at the Ruby Valley School and the American Beauty Mine, nestled along Wines Creek. The map documents a complex network of Pack Trail and Jeep Trail routes providing access to glacial features such as Lamoille Lake, Favre Lake, and Hidden Lakes. From the high peaks of Ruby Dome to the low reaches of Ruby Valley, the sheet details the transition from alpine forest to the broad valley floor where North Ranch and various property boundaries denote the edge of the range.