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1958 Map of Swales Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The Independence Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Elko County, where the peaks of Fish Creek Mountain and Swales Mountain rise above the surrounding basins. This late 1950s survey documents a region defined by mineral exploration and livestock management. Evidence of mining activity is concentrated around the slopes, including a Strip Mine, several Shaft markings, and numerous prospects and tunnels. The map also captures the Carlin Drift Fence, a significant long-range land management feature spanning the terrain. Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with named locations like Mud Springs, Yellow Spring, and Louse Spring punctuating the drainages of Donna Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The high-elevation Camp Creek Basin and the presence of the VABM TV Repeater Station 8068 reflect the mid-century's intersecting uses of this remote range for resource extraction, ranching, and modern communication infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain