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1977 Map of Scraper Springs

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Scraper Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Scraper Springs serves as the focal point of this high-desert Elko County landscape, mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey during the 1970s. The area is defined by its vital water sources and early agricultural infrastructure, featuring a complex network of seasonal drainages such as Milligan Creek, Scraper Springs Creek, and Frazer Creek. Numerous unnamed Springs and a specific Seep dot the terrain, highlighting the importance of every water point in this arid environment.

Evidence of local ranching and land use is found in the scattered Corral sites and the High Line Diversion Dam located on Rock Creek. The topography is marked by distinct landmarks like Black Cliff and the Buffalo Springs area. This map documents a period when the vast open spaces were primarily navigated by a Jeep Trail, reflecting the remote and functional character of northeastern Nevada's range lands.