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1989 Map of Middle Stack Mountain

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Middle Stack Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Middle Stack Mountain dominates this high-desert landscape in Elko County, anchoring the northern reaches of the Granite Range. The map reveals a history of transit and extraction, notably marked by the Old Railroad Grade and sections of RR Grade that follow the winding course of Salmon Falls Creek. These remnants of early infrastructure, alongside an Abandoned Ditch, point to a past where water management and rail access were vital for the remote ranching and mining operations in this arid corridor.

Evidence of small-scale prospecting is scattered across the slopes, with numerous Prospect and Mine Shaft locations identified near the peaks. The presence of the San Jacinto Ranch and a designated Meadow in the lower elevations suggests that despite the industrial activity, the valley floor supported more traditional agricultural use. This survey provides a clear view of how topography and resource availability shaped human presence in one of Nevada's most isolated regions.