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1980 Map of Tule Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Tule Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Virginia Mountains dominate this 1980 survey, characterized by the high elevations of Tule Peak and the expansive Painted Hills. This arid landscape is defined by its water sources, with isolated points like Mud Spring, Cove Spring, and Pridmore Spring serving as vital landmarks in the high desert. To the east, the boundary of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation encompasses a significant portion of the terrain, where Hardscrabble Creek flows toward the lake basin.

Evidence of historical transit and industry is marked by the Old Railroad Grade running along the eastern edge and the Winnemucca Ranch Road to the south. Small-scale mining activity is captured through scattered Mine and Prospect labels, along with a solitary Corral near Palute Canyon, reflecting the era's ranching and prospecting footprints. The geography is further articulated by distinct landforms like Needle Rock and the drainage of Jigger Bobb Canyon.