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1968 Map of Pequop

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Pequop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad line winds through the high desert of Elko County, tracing a path across the northern reaches of the Pequop Mountains. This 1968 study documents a landscape defined by the logistics of steam and diesel transport, prominently featuring the Old Southern Pacific Railroad Grade alongside the more modern alignment. The small settlement of Pequop sits at a critical bend in the tracks, surrounded by a series of essential water sources including Pequop Spring, Pequop Well, and Baker Spring.

A network of rugged paths, such as the marked Jeep Trail, provides access to the higher elevations and drainage areas like Deadman Creek and Toano Draw. The topographic detail illustrates the complex relationship between the steep mountain terrain and the infrastructure required to traverse it, offering a clear view of the historical rail corridors before further modern developments altered the remote Nevada interior.