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1965 Map of Sheep Creek Range SE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sheep Creek Range SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Sheep Range elevations define the western edge of this Nevada landscape, where the high ground drops sharply into the expansive Boulder Valley. This mid-1960s survey captures a transition between the rocky ridges of the range and the lower alluvial reaches of Boulder Flat to the southeast. Hydrological data collection is evident along the drainage of Rock Creek, where a Gaging Station monitors flow patterns through this arid basin.

The map reveals the sparse infrastructure characteristic of this high-desert environment, marked by a lone Well and a primitive Jeep Trail that navigates the terrain between Rock Creek and Boulder Creek. The political geography is defined by the straight-line boundary separating Lander and Eureka Counties, which cuts through the heart of the valley. This data provides a clear record of land use and water management in the region during the 1960s.