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1969 Map of Lower Pahranagat Lake NW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Lower Pahranagat Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Desert National Wildlife Range dominates this late-1960s survey of Lincoln County, showcasing a landscape of high-altitude desert topography and strategic mountain passes. The map is anchored by the converging ridges of the East Pahranagat Range, the Pahranagat Range, and the northern edge of the Sheep Range. These geological formations are separated by high valleys and singular transit points such as Medsger Pass, which likely served as a primary corridor through the difficult terrain.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but telling, limited to an Old Road and a Jeep Trail that wind through the basins. A solitary Prospect label indicates small-scale mining exploration in the foothills, while the presence of Corn Creek highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid environment. This map captures the region before extensive modernization, preserving the early infrastructure of the wildlife refuge.