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1979 Map of Mt. Ferguson

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Mt. Ferguson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Mount Ferguson rises as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape in Mineral County, Nevada, marking the southern extent of Gabbs Valley. The terrain is defined by a dense network of canyons and springs that sustained early movements through this arid range. Water sources such as Indian Spring, Paint Rock Spring, and Redrock Spring appear alongside established corrals, indicating the area's importance for livestock and travel between the peaks.

Evidence of geological exploration and resource extraction is scattered throughout the southwestern sector. Named features like Rhyolite Pass and Petrified Wash hint at the volcanic and ancient history of the ground, while several labels for Mine and Prospect reflect the persistent search for mineral wealth. A single Jeep Trail provides the primary passage through the wash and over the ridges, connecting the isolated Cliff Spring and Canyon Spring to the broader valley floor.