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1972 Map of Paiute Meadows

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Paiute Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Paiute Meadows Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape, serving as a primary point of human activity within the larger Paiute Meadows basin. The area is dominated by the steep rises of the Black Rock Range to the west and the prominent peak of Elephant Mtn to the south. This 1970s survey illustrates a rugged ranching and grazing environment where water sources are the most critical landmarks.

Numerous vital water points are identified throughout the terrain, including Johnstone Springs, Onemile Spring, and Cane Springs. These water sources, along with drainages like Butte Creek and Paiute Creek, define the movement and settlement patterns of the region. The map also records a network of primitive transportation, showing a Jeep Trail and a simple Road winding through the basin, connecting the isolated ranching outposts to the surrounding wilderness of Humboldt County.