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1969 Map of Round Mountain

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Round Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Emigrant Trail cuts across this Lincoln County landscape, tracing a historical path through high-elevation terrain dominated by the complex drainage systems of Slate Creek Ridge. By the late 1960s, this area remained largely undeveloped, characterized by seasonal water sources and ranching infrastructure rather than concentrated settlements. Significant named landmarks include Round Mountain and the settlement of Matthews, which sits near Trap Draw.

Water management and natural springs define the hydrology of the region, where the North Fork Slate Creek, Middle Fork Slate Creek, and South Fork Slate Creek converge. Notable for local history and property research is The Old Water Well (Flowing) and various family or location-named springs such as Jenkins Springs and Emigrant Spring. This map records the transition of the land as it was documented just before the 1970s, maintaining a clear record of established trails and benchmark elevations like BM 7424.