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1967 Map of Tabor Flats

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Tabor Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Tabor Flats defines the high-desert landscape of this corner of Elko County, where the hydrology of the Great Basin dictates the patterns of settlement and industry. In the late 1960s, the map records a sparse network of water sources vital for ranching, such as West Tabor Well, Dahl Well, and Spratling Well. These scattered points of water exist alongside the winding courses of Tabor Creek and Bishop Creek, which eventually meet the Humboldt River in the southern portion of the sheet.

Transportation corridors reveal the evolution of the region, from the modernized Southern Pacific line to the remnants of an Old Railroad Grade and various stretches of Jeep Trail. The presence of a Gravel Pit and prominent Radio Towers indicates the quiet but steady technological and infrastructural expansion occurring during this period. This survey is particularly useful for researchers tracing the historical water rights and ranching boundaries in this arid corridor.