1967 Map of Pilot Peak

About this map

The high desert terrain of the Pilot Range dominates this mid-century topographic record, punctuated by the towering summit of Pilot Peak. The landscape is defined by its extreme isolation and the critical presence of water, as evidenced by numerous scattered Spring and Springs labels across the mountain slopes. In the lower elevations of the Pilot Creek Valley, the Bar O Ranch stands as a rare sign of human habitation, supported by a system of Wells. The map traces the border between Nevada and Utah, showing how the topography transitions from the steep drainages of Horse Canyon and Debbs Canyon into the flatter basins. The inclusion of an Aqueduct crossing the valley floor indicates the intensive management of resources required to sustain ranching and infrastructure in this arid corridor of Elko County.