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1961 Map of McCoy

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of McCoy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

McCoy sits in the valley floor between the Fish Creek Mountains and the Shoshone Range, serving as a focal point for mining activity in this part of Lander County. The 1961 landscape is defined by its industrial water infrastructure and mineral extraction, including the McCoy Mine and Mountain Springs Mine. These operations relied on a network of remote water sources such as Pickett Well and Natomas Well, alongside natural features like Mound Springs and Redrock Spring.

Transport through the valley follows the path of the Reese River, where an Old Railroad Grade and various jeep trails suggest an earlier era of heavier rail-based logistics. The presence of a Tailings Pond and scattered prospect markings indicates the persistent efforts to tap into the region's geological resources. From the high drainage of Harry Canyon to the broad expanse of Buffalo Valley, the map captures a specific moment in Nevada's mid-century mining history.