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1982 Map of Rose Creek Mtn

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Rose Creek Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mining operations and high desert drainage patterns define this 1982 survey along the boundary of Humboldt and Pershing counties. The industrial footprint of the era is evident at the Rose Creek Mine, while the southern reaches of the map show the Auburn Mine and the poetically named Auld Lang Syne Mine tucked into the slopes. These sites reflect the region's enduring connection to mineral extraction.

The topography is dominated by the steep elevations of the East Range, which falls away into the broad expanse of Grass Valley to the east. Seasonal hydrology is critical here, with Rose Creek and Clear Creek carving paths through the terrain, and Rose Spring providing a specific point of interest for those tracing historical water sources in this arid landscape. The map also captures the mouth of Badger Canyon, illustrating the transition from steep mountain canyons to the valley floor.