1955 Map of Wells

About this map

Wells serves as the primary hub for this expansive Northeastern Nevada landscape, situated where the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads converge. The map illustrates a high-desert environment defined by massive mountain blocks, including the Humboldt Mountains and the Independence Mountains, which separate the drainages of the Humboldt River and the Marys River. Local history researchers will find the cattle-ranching and mining economy of Elko County well-represented, from the early agricultural settlement at Metropolis to remote operations like the Delano Mines and Jackson Mines. The terrain is marked by high-altitude landmarks such as Pilot Peak and Matterhorn, while the northern portion of the map extends across the border into Idaho and Utah, covering parts of the Humboldt National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest.