1986 Map of Mineral Hill SW

About this map

Garden Valley serves as the focal point for this 1986 survey of Eureka County, where the high desert floor meets the eastern slope of Table Mountain. The map details a landscape transition from agricultural ranching to high-altitude terrain, centered around the small settlements of Alpha and Henderson. A significant interpretive detail is the presence of the Old Railroad Grade, which runs north-south through the valley, marking the path of a former narrow-gauge line that once connected the mining districts of central Nevada to the transcontinental network. Further north, the settlement of Shannon and an adjacent Landing Strip illustrate the area's continued reliance on remote transport links. Ranching life is grounded by Alpha Ranch and the seasonal waters of Henderson Creek, while the presence of Chimney Springs and various wells underscore the vital importance of water management in this arid basin.