1972 Map of Morgan Pass

About this map

The high desert landscape of eastern Nevada is defined by the steep transition from the Goshute Valley floor to the peaks of the Toano Range. In the early 1970s, this area remained largely undeveloped, characterized by a network of unimproved tracks and a Jeep Trail that navigated the complex terrain of Morgan Canyon and Thirtymile Canyon. Water sources are critical identifiers for this region, with scattered locations such as Morgan Spring, Sunnyside Spring, and Isabel Spring providing life in an arid environment. The map records several vital ranching or survey landmarks, including a corral and the Spruce Shafter Fence, while man-made features like Shafter Well and Shafter Well No 2 indicate the necessary infrastructure for land use in the basin and range province.