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1972 Map of The Narrows

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of The Narrows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Adobe Range dominates this corner of Elko County, defining a landscape of high basins and steep canyons in the early 1970s. The water-scarce environment is reflected in the concentration of vital water sources such as McKnight Springs, Wildcat Spring, and Twin Springs, which have long supported the region's ranching interests. The lower southeast corner of the map features the Devils Gate Ranch near the North Fork Humboldt River, where the terrain transitions from the high Horse Basin to the river valley.

The topography is cut by Long Canyon and the distinctive geological formation known as The Narrows, through which Twin Springs Creek flows. Evidence of earlier habitation or mining activity is marked simply as Ruins in the northeastern quadrant, providing clues for those researching the high-desert history of the Great Basin. Access across the range is limited to several Jeep Trails that connect these remote springs and canyon passes.