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1971 Map of Mount Jefferson

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mount Jefferson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Mount Jefferson dominates this high-elevation terrain within the Toiyabe Range, marking a rugged intersection of peaks and deep canyons. The 1971 survey details the complex topography of the Toiyabe National Forest, where the mountain's massive presence is split into three distinct points: North Summit, Middle Summit, and South Summit. The presence of numerous unnamed Spring labels and named water sources like Logan Spring and Harmon Spring highlights the vital importance of water management in this high desert environment.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but telling, concentrated along watercourses and high passes. To the north, the Moores Creek Ranch sits near the head of Moores Creek, while scattered Prospects suggest the mining interests that historically drew people to these mountains. A network of Jeep Trails and a Pack Trail trace the contours of Slaughterhouse Canyon and Bucks Canyon, illustrating how accessibility was maintained across Charnock Pass for ranching and resource exploration.