1986 Map of Lehman Caves

About this map

Lehman Caves National Monument sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, protecting the subterranean formations of the Lehman Caves system. This mid-1980s provisional study details a transition from the public recreational lands of the Humboldt National Forest to the arid alluvial fans of the Great Basin. Water management is a primary theme of the area's development, evidenced by the Silver Creek Reservoir, numerous irrigation ditches, and the proximity of seasonal drainages like Miller Basin Wash and Lehman Creek. Local history is anchored by small-scale features including a remote Cem, scattered prospects, and infrastructure such as a substation and sewage disposal pond near the monument's entrance. The map provides a clear look at the primitive road network and pipelines that supported ranching and tourism in this corner of White Pine County.