1968 Map of Mount Jackson

About this map

Mount Jackson and the dramatic Jackson Ridge dominate this high-desert terrain in Esmeralda County, as recorded during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the broad drainage of Jackson Wash as it descends into the Lida Valley. This environment is marked by sparse human activity concentrated along the main thoroughfare of Route 71. Distinctive markers like Adams Azimuth and a lonely Corral suggest the intersection of scientific survey work and traditional ranching life in this arid basin. Small-scale industrial sites, noted by several Gravel Pit locations, appear alongside the highway, while a Water Tank provides a necessary waypoint for those navigating the valley floor. The map captures a moment when this section of the Great Basin remained largely undeveloped, shaped primarily by its geological features and the passage of travelers between distant mining districts.