1959 Map of McDermitt

About this map

McDermitt sits at the northern edge of the Nevada-Oregon border, serving as a vital crossroads where the Quinn River begins its course through the high desert. This late-1950s survey captures a landscape defined by the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation and several significant family-held operations, including the Giacometto Ranch and the Fort McDermitt Ranch Hdqrs. Mining history is deeply etched into the eastern slopes of the Humboldt National Forest, where a cluster of workings like the National Mine, Birthday Mine, and Auto Mine are located near Charleston Hill. The map provides excellent genealogical detail for the area, marking the McDermitt Cem and the small Landing Strip north of town, reflecting the era's reliance on both traditional ranching and modern aerial transit in these remote basins. Drainage patterns are meticulously recorded, from the Eightmile Creek system to the North Fork Little Humboldt River in the southeast corner.