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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 high-desert terrain of central Nevada is defined here by the meeting of the Fish Creek Mountains and the Shoshone Range. This 1961 survey documents a landscape focused on mineral extraction and livestock water sources, with the McCoy Mine and Mountain Springs Mine situated in the southwestern and southeastern uplands respectively. The valley floor is marked by the Reese River and several essential water points such as Natomas Well, Pickett Well, and Dillon Well, which were vital for ranching and mining operations in this arid environment.

Transportation patterns reflect the area's industrial history, specifically an Old Railroad Grade that bisects the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The settlement of McCoy sits at the base of the mountains, while the Radio Facility in the north suggests mid-century technological development. This map serves as a detailed record of land use before modern expansion, capturing the spatial relationship between drainage features like Trout Creek and the historical industrial infrastructure that supported the local economy.