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1986 Map of Tennessee Mountain

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Tennessee Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Humboldt National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Elko County, where the mining and ranching heritage of Nevada is clearly etched into the terrain. The 1980s landscape is defined by its water sources and geological features, from the Sunflower Reservoir in the southwest to the numerous named springs such as Bieroth Spring and Big Coffeepot Spring. The presence of the Gold Creek Ranger Station and various Campground sites indicates the area's transition into a managed recreational and administrative zone, while the underlying resource economy remains visible through operations like the Wildhorse Mine and Diamond Jim Mine.

Natural landmarks like Tennessee Mountain and Rosebud Mountain dominate the skyline, separated by a complex network of drainages including Tennessee Creek and Big Bend Creek. Historical infrastructure is represented by the Telephone Trail and the Martin Ditch, suggesting the long-term human effort to manage communication and water in this arid environment. For researchers, the map provides a detailed record of the numerous Prospects and Mine Shaft locations that dot the ridges around Moonshine Gulch and Rowher Gulch.