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1966 Map of Nut Mountain

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Nut Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Charles Sheldon Antelope Range dominates this corner of Washoe County, where high desert plateaus are carved by seasonal drainage and isolated springs. The landscape is defined by the massive profile of Nut Mountain and the deep incision of Hanging Rock Canyon in the south. Unlike more settled regions, human activity here is centered on grazing and prospecting, evidenced by the Wall Canyon Ranch and several prospect markings.

Water is the critical resource across this arid terrain, with numerous named points such as Miller and Lux Spring, Sagehen Spring, and Rock Spring serving as vital hubs for livestock and wildlife. A network of jeep trails provides the only access through the backcountry, following the natural contours of Wall Canyon Creek and connecting remote landmarks like Little Nut Spring and Nut Spring. This survey captures the region in the mid-1960s, prior to later administrative shifts in the wildlife refuge.