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1935 Map of Mt. Velma

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Mt. Velma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

High-altitude ranching and mining define this rugged stretch of Elko County, Nevada, as it appeared in the mid-1930s. The settlement of Charleston serves as a local hub near the Bruneau River, surrounded by numerous family operations such as the E Prunty Ranch, Guerrricabitia Ranch, and P Goicoechea Ranch. These ranching outposts are scattered across a landscape of steep basins and high peaks, including Mt Ichabod, Cornwall Mtn, and Wild Horse Mtn.

Mineral interests are centered on the McKnights Placer Mine along the Bruneau River, while local education is represented by the Penrod Sch and Bryan Sch. The map records an extensive network of creeks and gulches, from Gold Creek in the north to Seventy Creek in the south, illustrating the critical role of water management in this high-desert environment. Notable landmarks like Cornwall Pass and Dolly Varden road indicate established routes through the mountainous terrain.