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1968 Map of Loomis Mtn

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Loomis Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Snake Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in northeastern Nevada, where water and topography dictate the human footprint. Centered on Loomis Mtn, the terrain is defined by the headwaters of several drainages including North Fork Loomis Creek and the South Fork Loomis Creek. Settlement is minimal, anchored by the Schoer Place near Cold Spring, a small ranching or homestead site situated along the transition from the mountain slopes to the drainages below.

Industry in this remote sector is marked by a lone Prospect high on a ridge, suggesting the mineral exploration common to the region. The map captures a detailed network of travel routes for the period, from the established Pole Trail to various unnamed trails and jeep trails that navigate the high basins. These paths connect numerous reliable water sources like Bull Spring and Willow Springs, which were essential for both livestock and the few inhabitants of this high-country terrain.