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1991 Map of McConnell Peak

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of McConnell Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Fort Mc Dermitt Indian Reservation spans the northern landscape of this Nevada-Oregon border region, where the high desert meets the rising elevations of the Santa Rosa Range. This 1991 provisional survey documents a rugged transition where the Quinn River and its various forks, including the South Fork and East Fork, navigate the arid terrain. Traces of the region's 19th-century history are evident in the Old Military Road, which cuts across the northwestern portion of the sheet near Minerva Peak.

Remote outposts such as Tenmile Ranch and Hoppin Springs illustrate the enduring ranching character of Humboldt County. Much of the eastern geography is defined by the Humboldt National Forest, rising toward the prominent McConnell Peak. The map provides a clear record of land use and boundary lines at the intersection of Malheur and Humboldt counties, documenting water resources like Twomile Creek and Holloway Meadows that were critical to the area's development.