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1972 Map of Tule Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Tule Valley and the surrounding high country of Elko County are defined by a sparse network of ranching outposts and vital water sources in this 1970s landscape. Cattle operations are anchored by the Keddy Ranch, Tule Ranch, and Upper Tule Ranch, which rely on the drainage system of the North Fork Humboldt River and its tributary Pie Creek.

The map reveals the importance of natural hydrology in this arid region, marking numerous specific water points such as Water Canyon Spring, Green Spring, and Horse Spring. Terrain features like Devils Gap and Lost Rim frame the valley, while a series of Jeep Trails provide the only interior access through Water Canyon and Middle Field Canyon, illustrating the isolation of these Nevada ranch lands before modern infrastructure expanded.