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1990 Map of Ward Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Ward Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Humboldt National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape, where the ridges of the Egan Range and Ward Mountain overlook the broad White River Valley. The terrain is marked by a complex network of resource extraction and water management, evidenced by the numerous mining claims concentrated in the northeast near Ward. This area is punctuated by operations such as the Blades Mine, Paymaster Mine, and the Defiance Mine, alongside various prospects and adits that speak to the region's silver and gold prospecting history.

Water remains the critical infrastructure for both life and industry in this arid environment. The map records several vital water sources and conveyance features, including the Lower Aqueduct and numerous Water Tunnels near Mountain Springs. Small alpine water bodies like Big Lake and Little Lake sit tucked within Ragsdale Canyon, while several named springs, such as Blue Spring and Ruth Spring, provided necessary sustenance for early mining camps and forest management.