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1986 Map of Nickel Mtn

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Nickel Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Hanna Mine and its extensive industrial footprint dominate the landscape of this southern Oregon quadrangle. Significant mining operations are evident around Nickel Mtn, where an Open Pit Mine, several Quarries, and a network of Conveyors and Tailings piles illustrate the scale of nickel extraction during the mid-1980s. These operations were central to the local economy, particularly for the town of Riddle, which sits at the edge of this industrial activity.

Natural drainage patterns are defined by Cow Creek, which meanders through the southern half of the map, fed by numerous tributaries such as Catching Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, and China Creek. The terrain is characterized by sharp elevations like Boomer Hill and Langell Ridge, contrasting with the more level ground at Jerry Flat. For researchers, the presence of family-named landmarks like Mt Isaac and Jerry Lane provides valuable genealogical context within the timber and mining country.