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1967 Map of Welcome

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads parallel each other through the northern flats of this Elko County landscape, serving the small settlement of Welcome as they traverse the corridor between Starr Valley and Clover Valley. This 1960s survey documents a region defined by the stark transition from these transportation arteries to the high-elevation wilderness of the Humboldt National Forest. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain rises sharply into the East Humboldt Range, where Greys Peak towers over glacial features like Angel Lake, Smith Lake, and Greys Lake. The mapping of the Penstock Siphon Trail and the nearby Powerplant indicates the localized management of water and power, while an Open Pit Mine on the eastern slopes reflects the area's ongoing mineral interest. This era captures the early years of Interstate 80 as it supplanted U.S. 40 through the high desert.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain