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1979 Map of South Toiyabe Peak

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of South Toiyabe Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

South Toiyabe Peak stands as the central point of this high-elevation terrain within the Toiyabe National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent from the Toiyabe Range into numerous drainages, including Wisconsin Creek and the North Twin River. Evidence of historical mining activity is scattered across the slopes, with the Hamlin Mine and Murphy Mine positioned near deep canyons like Crane Canyon.

A notable historical landmark is the Ophir (Site), located along Ophir Creek, marking the location of a former mining settlement. High-altitude grazing areas such as Mohawk Pasture and Werdenhoff Pasture indicate the seasonal land use patterns of Nye County during the late 1970s. The network of canyons, including Marysville Canyon and New York Canyon, illustrates the complex hydrological system that feeds the lower valleys from these peaks.