1967 Map of Stag Mountain

About this map

Stag Mountain and the Marble Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in Elko County, mapped during the late 1960s. The topography is defined by a series of steep drainages, most notably Stag Creek, which flows northeastward past the Itcaina Ranch. This ranch serves as the primary evidence of human settlement in a region otherwise characterized by natural water sources and rugged relief. Numerous unnamed Springs are scattered across the slopes of the mountain and hills, indicating the vital importance of groundwater for ranching and wildlife in this arid environment. The map also records several transportation routes through the high country, including a Jeep Trail and other unimproved tracks. To the east, Hanks Creek and Conners Creek cut through the terrain, while Summit Creek and Cabin Creek drain the western portion of the quadrangle.