1968 Map of Wine Cup Ranch SW

About this map

Black Mountain and the Deer Hills define this high-desert landscape in Elko County, Nevada, as it appeared in the late 1960s. The topography is dominated by north-south ridges and deep drainages like Hunter Draw, where seasonal water sources were critical for ranching and prospecting operations. Scattered Mines north of Tripon Pass suggest a history of exploration in the high country, while several Well and spring sites like Thurston Spring and Brush Creek Springs indicate the vital importance of water management in this arid environment. The map records a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Willow Creek, Cricket Springs, and Deadman Creek, which carve through the high elevations to the valley floors below.