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1985 Map of Mud Spring Gulch

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Mud Spring Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Shoshone Range dominates this 1985 survey of central Nevada, revealing a landscape defined by industrial exploration and steep drainage systems. This era of activity is marked by an extensive network of prospects and mine shafts concentrated around the southern peaks. The Mud Spring Mine serves as a focal point near the head of Mud Spring Gulch, illustrating the era's mining footprint across the high desert terrain. Notable elevations include Bald Mtn and Granite Mtn, which frame the many canyons and gulches that channel seasonal water toward the lower flats.

Prospectors and local historians will find significant detail in the naming of ephemeral water sources and landforms, such as Tub Spring Gulch and Rosebud Gulch. The map meticulously records numerous open pits and mines, particularly around Myers Hill, reflecting the intensive mineral interest in Lander Co. during the late twentieth century. This inventory of landmarks provides a specific look at the Shoshone interior before modern large-scale expansions altered many of these historic sites.