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1971 Map of Neeley

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Neeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Snake River bends and flows through this high-desert landscape in the early 1970s, serving as a primary corridor for both frontier history and modern irrigation. The map highlights the Massacre Rocks State Park and the nearby Hunt Party Historical Site, marking significant points on the historic Oregon Trail. The settlement of Neeley sits along the riverbanks, where the community's local history is anchored by the Neeley Cem.

Evidence of the region's agricultural infrastructure is everywhere, with an extensive network of water management features including the West Main Siphon, the Aqueduct, and the U S Ditch. This system draws from the river to transform the arid ground surrounding Table Mountain and the Rockland Valley. Notable terrain features like Eagle Rock and the shifting Sand Dunes contrast with the engineered landscape of Lake Walcott, illustrating the balance between the wild river environment and the managed resources of Power County.