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1971 Map of Mosquito Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Monitor Valley provides a stark contrast between flat basin lands and the rising elevation of Table Mountain in this early 1970s survey. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic network of Mosquito Creek and its tributaries, the North Fork and South Fork, which drain from the high reaches of the Toiyabe National Forest. Human presence is sparse and functional, centered on the Morgan Ranch and the distinctive Johnson Hole in the northern portion of the sheet. Geothermal activity is noted in the valley floor, specifically at a Well (Hot) near the base of the mountains. This era shows a primitive transportation network consisting of a single Jeep Trail and several miles of Pack Trail, reflecting the isolation of central Nevada before modern infrastructure changes. The map captures a moment when land use was primarily restricted to grazing and watershed management within the national forest boundaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain