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1972 Map of Red Mountain

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Red Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Summit Lake Indian Reservation Boundary defines much of the northern landscape in this high-desert basin of Humboldt County. The terrain is marked by the rugged transition between the Black Range and the prominent height of Red Mountain. Historical movement through this difficult country is traced by the Old Tollhouse Military Trail and the Old Military Trail, paths that reflect the region's late 19th-century frontier history when routes were established to connect remote outposts and ranching operations.

Water remains the primary driver of life here, with Summit Lake serving as a significant landmark alongside reliable sources like Tule Spring and numerous unnamed Springs. The drainage network, including Soldier Creek and the deep cut of White Rock Canyon, illustrates the complex erosion patterns of the northern Nevada plateau. Practical human additions to the land are sparse but significant, such as a Corral located near the Old Tollhouse Military Trail and a Cave tucked within the canyon walls.