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1987 Map of Tuscarora

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Tuscarora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Tuscarora stands as the primary focal point of this late-twentieth-century survey, surrounded by a landscape defined by its mining heritage. The town is situated at the base of the Tuscarora Mountains, where numerous Prospects and Mine Shafts are noted, including the named Queen Mine. This concentration of labels reveals an intensive history of mineral exploration that shaped the local economy and social structure. Beyond the mining activity, the map transitions into the broader Independence Valley to the east.

Water drainage from the high country flows through Arthur Canyon and Sixmile Canyon toward the South Fork Owyhee River. Settlement remains sparse outside the town site, with notable features like the Stampede Ranch and a local Landing Strip indicating the ranching and logistical needs of this high-desert region. Genealogists may find value in the location of the Cem, while natural features like Mc Cann Creek and Indian Creek define the hydrology of the valley floor.