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1970 Map of Santa Renia Fields

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Santa Renia Fields
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Mining operations and high-desert drainage patterns define this 1970 snapshot of the Santa Renia Mountains along the border of Elko and Eureka counties. The landscape is marked by industrial activity at the Rossi Mine and the Bootstrap Mine, both served by a remote infrastructure that includes a Landing Strip and the winding path of The Grade.

A network of seasonal watercourses, including Antelope Creek, Alkali Creek, and Coyote Creek, cuts through the terrain near the Santa Renia Fields. The area’s rugged character is further detailed by the presence of Round Mtn and various unpaved routes labeled as Jeep Trail, illustrating the difficulty of traversing this mineral-rich corner of Nevada before modern highway development dominated the region.