1967 Map of Peko Peak

About this map

Peko Peak rises at the southern edge of this Elko County landscape, anchoring a terrain defined by the northward flow of the North Fork Humboldt River. The river winds through a distinct gap at Devils Gate, where a Gaging Sta reflects early water management and hydrological monitoring in this part of Nevada. The drainage patterns of the mid-1960s are clearly delineated, showing the confluence of several seasonal waterways including Pole Creek, Allen Creek, and Winter Creek. This topographic record, based on 1966 aerial photography and 1967 field checks, documents the network of fence lines and unimproved dirt roads that crisscrossed the high desert before modern infrastructure changes. The map provides a detailed view of the natural landforms and basic ranching-era boundaries that defined the area during the late 1960s.