1990 Map of Marking Corral Summit

About this map

The Butte Mountains and the Egan Range dominate this high-altitude landscape of eastern White Pine County. At the center of the sheet, Marking Corral Summit serves as a key topographical divide, overlooking the broad expanse of the Jakes Valley Depression. This region is characterized by its reliance on isolated water sources and ranching infrastructure, as evidenced by Robbers Roost Well, Townsend Well, and the Townsend Reservoir. The presence of several Prospect sites and an Adit near the central peaks hints at the area's history of mineral exploration. Transport in this era relied on rugged tracks and service routes including Thirtymile Road, Bothwick Road, and the Lower Road, while a prominent Trans Line and Water Tank mark the gradual introduction of modern utility networks across the high desert terrain.