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1935 Map of Mt. Velma

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Bruneau River and the headwaters of the Owyhee River dominate this high-altitude landscape in northeastern Nevada, where cattle ranching and placer mining defined the local economy during the mid-1930s. The settlement of Charleston serves as a focal point near the Bryan Sch, while a network of family-owned ranchsteads like the J M Prunty Ranch and Walker Ranch are scattered along the creek bottoms. The presence of the Mc Knights Placer Mine near the Copper Mts indicates the mineral interest of the era, contrasting with the isolated livestock operations found at Johnson Cabin and Williams Cabin. Mapping by R.R. Monbeck and G.A. Fischer reveals a terrain carved by numerous drainages, including Beaver Creek and Dolly Creek, which flow through the basins between Mt Ichabod and the Rough Hills. This topography illustrates the remote reliance on seasonal water sources and established trails for transit between the remote northern Nevada basins.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain