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1972 Map of Miller Canyon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Miller Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The White Rock Mountains and the eastern fringes of Hamlin Valley define this portion of Lincoln County during the early 1970s. The landscape is a network of intermittent drainages and isolated water sources, essential for the remote ranching operations located here. Small-scale human presence is anchored by Johnson Ranch and Deimje Ranch, connected by a web of unimproved trails and rugged paths through the high desert. The reliance on natural water sources is evident in the naming of numerous features like Rattlesnake Spring and Seven Troughs Spring, which likely supported livestock and early travelers.

Erosion patterns are prominent throughout the quadrangle, with Miller Canyon and Coyote Canyon cutting through the western slopes. These canyons feed into Miller Creek, while the eastern side of the range is characterized by the winding courses of Cobb Creek and Seven Troughs Wash. For researchers of the Great Basin, this map provides a clear picture of how water availability dictated the placement of early ranching outposts and infrastructure in this arid environment.