2012 Map of Midas

About this map

Midas sits at the head of Midas Creek in this northern Nevada landscape, revealing a pocket of industrial and ranching history within Elko County. The presence of the Rex Mill and the nearby Midas Cemetery points to the area's heritage as a mining district. To the west, the Wilkinson Ranch represents the high-desert agricultural operations that share this terrain with prominent landmarks like Horseshoe Mountain. The map details a network of drainage systems, including Secret Creek and Summit Creek, which flow through the basins between steep ridges. Water management is further evidenced by the Box Canyon Reservoir at the southern edge of the quadrangle, reflecting the necessity of storage in this arid environment. This survey captures a moment where early twentieth-century mining legacies and modern ranching meet along the northern Nevada corridor.