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1967 Map of Patterson Pass

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Patterson Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Pilot Range defines the high ground of this boundary region, where the state line divides the high desert between Utah and Nevada. During the late 1960s, this area was characterized by active mining and prospecting, particularly along the eastern slopes of Mineral Mountain and near Copper Mtn. Notable mining activity is concentrated around Hogans Alley and McGinty Ridge, reflecting a landscape of resource extraction accessed by a network of unimproved tracks.

Lower elevations transition into the Tecoma Valley to the west and Pilot Creek Valley to the south. Life in this arid terrain centered on vital water sources like Killian Springs, Cottonwood Springs, and Parson Springs. An Aqueduct crossing the valley floor suggests the organized management of these sparse water resources for industrial or ranching use. Geographic navigation relied on prominent landmarks such as Patterson Pass and deep cuts like Regulator Canyon and Box Canyon.