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1968 Map of Welches Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Tuscarora Mountains dominate this portion of the Nevada-Eureka Co. line, where the high desert terrain transitions into deep drainage systems. The survey reveals a landscape shaped by both natural hydrology and small-scale human industry, with Mine and Prospects located near the northern boundary. Water is the primary driver of life in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous unnamed Spring points and Springs that feed into Welches Creek and James Creek. A network of Corral sites and a single Jeep Trail cutting across Richmond Mountain suggest the area's use for livestock and early mineral exploration. The prominence of Richmond Summit and the steep walls of Welches Canyon illustrate the isolation of this high-elevation basin as it appeared in the late 1960s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.15 x 27.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain