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1969 Map of Vigus Butte NE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Vigus Butte NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Silver Creek Ranch and Caton Ranch stand as focal points of activity in this high-desert landscape of Lander County. The presence of the Silver Creek School suggests a localized community tied to the seasonal livestock and ranching cycles of the late 1960s. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Bernd Canyon and Alex Canyon, which funnel runoff into the perennial Silver Creek.

Reliable water sources, essential for survival in this arid region, are marked by numerous named points including China Spring, Corwin Spring, and Alex Spring. While the economy appears largely pastoral, small-scale mining activity is indicated by Prospects located near the head of a canyon. Transportation is limited to a network of unpaved paths and a Jeep Trail, illustrating the isolation and specialized land use common in the Nevada interior during this era.