1959 Map of McDermitt

About this map

McDermitt sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape where the Quinn River crosses the border from Oregon into Nevada. The map highlights the extensive Fort Mc Dermitt Indian Reservation, reflecting a history of ranching and administrative centers like the Fort Mc Dermitt Ranch Hdqrs. and family-named operations such as Minor Ranch and Giacometto Ranch. To the south and east, the terrain rises sharply into the Santa Rosa Mountains within the Humboldt National Forest. This mountainous region is marked by a legacy of early 20th-century prospecting, shown through numerous claims such as the National Mine, Auto Mine, and the Cordero Mine. Geologists and historians can trace the network of drainage systems from Eightmile Creek to the North Fork Little Humboldt River, alongside landmarks like Buckskin Mtn and McConnell Peak.