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1951 Map of Roberts Creek Mtn

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Roberts Creek Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

High desert ranching and mountain peaks dominate this 1951 study of the Eureka County landscape. The terrain is defined by the massive Roberts Mountains, where Roberts Creek Mtn and Cooper Pk tower over the surrounding drainage basins. Evidence of the region’s pastoral economy is visible through several established homesteads, including Indian Ranch, Willow Creek Ranch, Three Bar Ranch, and Roberts Creek Ranch. These outposts are strategically located near vital water sources like Denay Creek, Willow Creek, and Roberts Creek.

Transport through the high country is marked by significant passages such as McClusky Pass and Tonkin Summit. Small-scale mineral exploration is noted at a Prospect near Jackass Creek, while the presence of Summer Camp suggests seasonal activity in the higher elevations. The map provides a detailed view of the complex hydrology of the area, featuring numerous named springs like Jack Spring, Black Spr, and Rutabaga Spring, which were essential for survival in this arid environment.