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1958 Map of Singletree Creek

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Singletree Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Independence Mountains and Lone Mountain dominate this Elko County landscape, where mineral extraction left a heavy footprint by the mid-1950s. The northern reaches show concentrated activity at the Rip Van Winkle Mine and a nearby Open Pit Mine, supported by numerous Shafts and Tunnels cut into the slopes. This mineral interest is balanced by high-country ranching infrastructure, evidenced by Sproule Cabin and the Green Cabin situated near Green Cabin Meadows.

Drainage systems like Susie Creek, Mason Creek, and Singletree Creek carve through the terrain, leading toward Hunter Banks Field. A Jeep Trail provides the primary access through these elevations, reflecting the utilitarian nature of the region's transport during this era. The map records a specific intersection of Great Basin geology and human industry, from unnamed Prospects to the prominent height of Monument Peak.