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1967 Map of Metropolis

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Metropolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Metropolis stands as a testament to early 20th-century agricultural ambition in Elko County, appearing here as both a focal settlement and a designated Metropolis (Site) by 1967. The landscape reflects a transition from a planned farming community to a more dispersed ranching character, evidenced by the presence of Knudson Ranch and the Metropolis Cem. This geography is defined by the drainage of Bishop Creek as it moves toward the Humboldt River and the broad expanses of Bishop Flats.

Transportation history is etched into the terrain through the juxtaposition of active and inactive infrastructure. While the Southern Pacific railroad remains a primary artery near Tulasco and Alazon, the serpentine path of an Old Railroad Grade traces the legacy of former rail connections through the valley. Resource extraction is also noted, with several Gravel Pits and a Drill Hole punctuating the flats near Trout Creek.