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1961 Map of Mc Coy

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mc Coy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Fish Creek Mountains and the Shoshone Range frame this high-desert basin in central Nevada during the early 1960s. Mining activity is evident on both sides of the valley, from the McCoy Mine near the settlement of McCoy to the Mountain Springs Mine tucked into the eastern hills. The central landscape is defined by the ephemeral Reese River and a network of water sources vital for ranching and prospecting, including Pickett Well, Natomas Well, and Dillon Well.

Transport through the valley relies on rugged tracks like the Jeep Trail and an Old Railroad Grade, showing the remnant infrastructure of earlier extraction eras. The map captures a transition in technology, where modern facilities like a Radio Facility and Beacon overlook traditional land use. Canyons such as Redrock Canyon and drainage systems like Trout Creek and Mill Creek provide topographical context for a region defined by its isolation and mineral potential.