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1935 Map of Mt. Velma

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Charleston serves as a focal point for this Elko County ranching landscape, where the Bruneau River and its various forks carve through the high basin country. Surveyed in the mid-1930s, the map documents a network of family-held operations, such as Colvin Ranch, E Prunty Ranch, and the P Goicoechea Ranch, reflecting the scattered settlement patterns typical of Nevada's interior. The presence of the McKnights Placer Mine near Browns Cabin indicates the mineral exploration occurring alongside agriculture in the high desert valleys. Education in this remote territory was supported by local institutions like Penrod Sch and Bryan Sch. Notable high-altitude landmarks including Mt Ichabod, Haystack Mtn, and Wild Horse Mtn dominate the horizon, while natural springs like Puzzle Spr and Sweet Spr provided critical water sources for both livestock and the isolated inhabitants of sites like Johnson Cabin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain