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1989 Map of Simpson Park Canyon, 1990 Print
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1989 Map of Simpson Park Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in central Nevada, where steep drainage systems like Simpson Park Canyon descend toward the floor of the Big Smoky Valley. The map documents a rugged interior economy defined by isolated livestock ranching at Givens Ranch and a scattered history of mineral exploration. Numerous unnamed Prospects and Prospect sites dot the canyon walls, while more established operations like the Lowboy Mine and Cahill Mine appear tucked into the western slopes. Water is the primary driver of movement in this arid environment, evidenced by a dense network of vital points including Windlass Spring, Chimney Spring, and Bob Scotts Spring. A transition from federal forest land to the open basin is clearly marked by the shift in terrain as Blackbird Creek flows eastward toward the valley, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of Lander County during the late twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1989
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain