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1984 Map of North Peak

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of North Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mining operations and rugged peaks define this 1980s landscape at the intersection of Humboldt and Lander Counties. The prominent summit of North Peak overlooks a high-elevation environment marked by industrial activity and natural water sources. The Marigold Mine stands as a focal point for extraction in the area, supported by numerous Mineshaft locations, Mine Tunnels, and scattered Prospects. This resource-driven economy is physically etched into the terrain, showing the infrastructure required for Great Basin mining.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like Mud Spring and Ames Spring. Drainage systems including Trout Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Trenton Canyon Creek flow through the canyons of Battle Mountain and out toward the expansive Buffalo Valley. A remote Corral and a Wooden Pole Trans Line further illustrate the intersection of ranching and utility development in this high-desert region.