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1967 Map of Rattlesnake Flat

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Garfield Hills and the Excelsior Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Mineral County, framing the broad expanse of Rattlesnake Flat. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the map reveals a remote terrain defined more by its sparse water sources than human settlements. Critical landmarks for survival and navigation in this arid environment include Rattlesnake Well and Summit Spring, situated within the eastern boundary of the Toiyabe National Forest.

The infrastructure is limited to a network of unimproved paths, specifically a Jeep Trail cutting across the northern hills and a Pack Trail navigating the southern slopes of Excelsior Mountain. This survey captures the area before modern developments, showing a wilderness preserved by its isolation and the rugged relief of the surrounding mountain ranges. It provides a specialized look at the desert topography as it existed during the mid-20th century.