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1970 Map of Sugarloaf Butte

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Sugarloaf Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Tuscarora Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Nevada, where the drainage patterns of numerous creeks define the settlement history of the region. St Johns Ranch stands as the primary namesake for human activity in this area, situated near the headwaters of Soldier Creek. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of water sources, including Hub Spring, Iron Spring, and Coyote Spring, which were essential for cattle ranching and travel through these remote basins.

Several prominent watercourses like Willow Creek and Rattlesnake Creek cut through the foothills of Sugarloaf Butte. The map reflects a landscape linked by a network of Jeep Trails, illustrating the transition to mechanized access for land management and recreation in the early 1970s. This survey provides a record of the watershed and ranching infrastructure before late-century changes altered the use of the public lands in Elko County.