1972 Map of Yellow Hills West

About this map

High Rock Canyon and its network of deeply cut drainages define this portion of northwestern Nevada as it appeared in the early 1970s. This survey records the sparse human presence in a landscape dominated by the Yellow Hills and numerous tributary ravines like Wall Canyon and Pole Canyon. The settlement pattern is characterized by isolated outposts and livestock facilities rather than towns, reflecting the region's enduring ranching heritage. Researchers can identify specific cattle-operation landmarks including Bernards Corrals and Stevens Camp, alongside family-named locations such as the Van Riper Place and Bernard Place. These sites, often situated near vital water sources like Cottonwood Creek or unnamed springs, are linked by a rudimentary network of jeep trails that navigate the high-desert terrain.