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1968 Map of Summer Camp

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Summer Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Snake Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nevada, showing a complex network of springs and intermittent drainages during the late 1960s. The small settlement of Summer Camp sits at the eastern base of Summer Camp Ridge, positioned along the Union Pacific railroad line. This corridor follows the valley of Thousand Springs Creek, a vital water source in this arid region.

Evidence of historical land use is scattered throughout the terrain, from a lonely Prospect on the western slopes to the engineered waters of the Bishop Creek Reservoir at the southern edge. The map captures a transition between the high peaks of Antelope Peak and the lower alluvial valleys. Numerous routes, including a Jeep Trail through Finks Canyon, suggest the continuing importance of ranching and remote access in Elko County.