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1935 Map of Mt. Velma

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Mt. Velma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

High-altitude ranching and mineral exploration define this Elko County landscape as it was surveyed in the mid-1930s. The terrain is a network of deep canyons and prominent peaks, including Cornwall Mtn and Mt Ichabod, where the headwaters of the Bruneau River and Beaver Creek begin their descent. A distinct pattern of family-owned ranching operations is scattered across the basins and gulches, with names such as Colvin Ranch, Goicoechea Ranch, and multiple sites belonging to the Prunty family.

Resource extraction is evidenced by the McKnights Placer Mine near Copper Creek, while the presence of the Bryan Sch reflects the social infrastructure of this remote high-desert community. The map tracks numerous springs and seasonal water sources like Penrod Spr and Sweet Spr, which were vital for the livestock operations that dominated the local economy during this era. The detailed topography by R.R. Monbeck and G.A. Fischer provides a clear look at the trail systems connecting isolated cabins such as Williams Cabin and Johnson Cabin.