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1968 Map of Mount Jackson

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Mount Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mount Jackson Ridge dominates the northern landscape of this Esmeralda County region, where the high desert terrain of the Cuprite Hills meets the broad expanse of the Lida Valley. The area is characterized by drainage patterns from Jackson Wash, which cuts through the central basin. Human activity is sparse but distinct, marked by utilitarian landmarks such as the Iron Corral and a Water Tank in the southeast corner.

Mapping revisions from the early 1980s highlight small-scale industrial presence, including a Gravel Pit near the wash. The map provides a detailed view of the township and range boundaries of T. 5 S. and T. 6 S., which helped organize land use in this arid territory. The stark relief of Mount Jackson serves as a primary navigational point for the surrounding valley, reflecting the isolated ranching and mining infrastructure typical of late 20th-century Nevada.