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1984 Map of Snow Gulch

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Snow Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Battle Mountain dominates this landscape on the border of Humboldt and Lander Counties, where the rugged desert terrain meets the crucial water systems of the Humboldt River and Reese River. The map documents an intensive history of mining activity, particularly concentrated along the steep drainage of Snow Gulch and Plute Canyon. Numerous extraction sites like the Bailey Day Mine and DeWitt Mine are recorded alongside numerous unnamed mineshafts and mine tunnels, illustrating the area's role in the regional mineral economy.

Transportation infrastructure follows the path of least resistance along the valley floor, where the Southern Pacific railroad runs parallel to the river. Key rail and transit points including Mote Siding and the Mote Interchange emphasize the connectivity of this industrial corridor. High-elevation features like the Wooden Pole Trans Line cross the ridges, while hydraulic operations are evidenced by the Tailings Ponds and the Brand M Placers located at the mouth of the canyon.