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1969 Map of Mule Deer Ridge NE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Mule Deer Ridge NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Sheep Range dominates the western half of this 1969 survey, where high ridges overlook the expanse of the National Wildlife Range. The landscape is defined by its arid geography, transitioning from the steep slopes of the range down into Desert Valley and Coyote Spring Valley. Water sources are few and vital in this environment, with Lamb Spring and Sheep Spring providing critical points of reference in an otherwise water-scarce terrain.

Evidence of historical human presence is sparse but notable, marked by the presence of Ruins south of the main mountain front. Movement through the area at this time was limited to a network of a Trail and a Jeep Trail, indicating a remote territory primarily used for wildlife conservation and occasional backcountry access. This survey reflects the region before modern developments, preserving the layout of natural landmarks and primitive paths used during the late 1960s.