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1956 Map of Wild Horse

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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McAfee Peak and the high ridges of the Independence Mountains dominate this mid-century survey of northeastern Nevada. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Owyhee River and the Humboldt River, which feed the prominent Wild Horse Reservoir. While the Humboldt National Forest covers much of the high ground, the valley floors are dotted with remote outposts of ranching life, such as Vega Ranch, Doheny Ranch, and Spring Creek Ranch. These private holdings, along with the Harrison School, suggest a self-sufficient community structured around high-desert livestock and water management. Transportation is limited to a network of primitive routes, including several labeled Jeep Trails, a Landing Strip, and the historic Wild Horse Crossing. Resource management is evident through features like the North Fork Guard Sta and the Spillway 6189 at the reservoir, reflecting the federal and state efforts to manage this arid terrain for both forest preservation and agricultural use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain