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1969 Map of Little Round Mountain

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Little Round Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad cuts through the northwestern corner of this high-altitude landscape, following the course of Hams Fork as it winds past a local Waterfall. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals a rugged interior dominated by the namesake Little Round Mountain and a series of seasonal drainages, including the aptly named Dry Muddy Creek.

The presence of numerous Spring sites, such as Coyote Spring and Little Round Mountain Spring, suggests a landscape where water sources were critical for both wildlife and the livestock operations indicated by the network of fence lines. Evidence of modern industrial activity appears through the Pipeline corridors and several Drill Hole locations, marking a transition toward energy exploration in this portion of Lincoln County. A small Roadside Park near the railroad tracks provides a lone waypoint for travelers navigating the high desert terrain.