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1959 Map of Railroad Pass

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Railroad Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Diamond Mountains dominate the central topography of this Great Basin landscape, forming a high ridge that separates Diamond Valley from the Huntington Creek drainage. In the late 1950s, this region served as a junction for three Nevada counties, with White Pine, Elko, and Eureka boundaries meeting near the strategic Railroad Pass. The terrain transitions from the stark Diamond Alkali Flat in the west to high peaks like Diamond Peak and Black Mountain in the north.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with numerous named points such as Bailey Spring, The Damps Spring, and Dura Spring providing essential resources for early ranching and travel. Evidence of early mineral interest is noted at the Prospect near Box Springs Canyon. The small settlement of Arnold sits along the eastern edge, while the interior is navigated by a network of jeep trails and passes including Red Rock Summit.