History of Use for Roads in the Jackson Mountain Area, Nevada 1. I. Introduction

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1 History of Use for Roads in the Jackson Mountain Area, Nevada 1 I. Introduction Trout Creek Ranch, Jackson Creek Ranch and the surrounding cattle grazing area owned by DeLong Ranches, Inc. is located in and around the Jackson Mountains northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada, in Humboldt County. Three separate wilderness areas meet in this region: a) the North Jackson Mountain Wilderness Area (NJMWA); b) the South Jackson Mountain Wilderness Area (SJMWA); and, c) the Black Rock Desert Wilderness Area (BRDWA). The DeLong Ranches, Inc. cattle grazing land encompasses the central and southern portions of the Jackson Mountains, the eastern edge of the Black Rock Desert and the area West of the Jackson Mountains locally referred to as "The Sand" that spans to the eastern edge of the Silver State or Slumbering Hills Mountain Range. Besides, cattle ranching, this region has historically been used for sheep, mining, prospecting, homestead settlement, hunting, camping, wildlife viewing and recreation. II. Historical Background Information The historic Jackson Creek Ranch, located between the eastern edge of the Black Rock Desert and the western slope of the Jackson Mountains has been in existence since prior to The name and location of the ranch is clearly provided in the handwritten official report of U.S. Calvary Lieutenant R.A. Osmer while in pursuit of the Paiute Indian Black Rock Tom and his band in In fact, the name of the Jackson Mountains, which have also been known as the Bottle Creek Mountains among other things, likely came about during the Civil War Era in reference to Stonewall Jackson, famous General for the Confederacy. In addition, Jackson Meadows, an alias for Jackson Creek Ranch, is described in numerous land, water, mining claims, and tax rolls beginning in The historic grazing area surrounding Trout Creek Ranch and Jackson Creek Ranch owned by DeLong Ranches, Inc. can trace evidence of cattle use on the Jackson Mountain range beginning as early as The September 2, 1871, edition of the newspaper, The Silver State, describes predecessors to the current owner as having a large band of cattle on extensive pasture on Jackson Creek. Besides newspaper accounts, claims on land were made around Donishee (Donna Shea), Jackson Creek, and Trout Creek in 1871 (all located within the grazing lands). In addition, cattle brand records list brands specified for this region first recorded in From 1871 forward predecessors to DeLong Ranches, Inc., including Smith and Mann, James Sloan, George D. Bliss, the Lay Brothers, Fred Hummel and others ran numerous cattle and/or sheep in this locale. 1 This document remains a work in progress. Page - 1: DRAFT 8/31/12

2 General Land Office (GLO) survey maps dated 1874 indicate that cattle were using the range and water surrounding Trout Creek and Jackson Creek with the depiction and labeling of the road and corral in Trout Creek Canyon and a corral and house located at Jackson Creek Ranch. Numerous Possessory Claims, homesteads and land patents were recorded throughout the 1800 s and early 1900 s for the Jackson Mountain area. Mining activity, particularly for copper, was prevalent throughout the region beginning as early as 1884 based on recorded mining claims. Newspaper accounts, various documents, chain of title, and other evidence clearly indicate the continual use of this area beginning as early as prior to All of these documents have been compiled into a "History of Use for Jackson Creek Ranch, Trout Creek Ranch, and Surrounding Area" and are on file with the Nevada Division of Water Resources and the Bureau of Land Management. They can also be obtained from DeLong Ranches, Inc. In brief, the records prove extensive and continual use of this area for livestock grazing, mining activities, and settlement from 1865 up to the present. III. Road Use The extensive historical record for use of this area for livestock grazing, mining, and settlement, leads one to the conclusion that road use was also extensive and continual. If a person prospected, mined a claim, ran cattle or sheep, homesteaded or owned a land patent, then they had to use the road to access their land, livestock, and/or claims. When stock trucks and then pickups and horse trailers came about (prior to 1976) ranchers used motorized vehicles to access their livestock, branding corrals and water sources. In addition, tractors and other motorized equipment were used to maintain the water sources, corrals and roads. Hunters, campers, outdoorsmen and recreationist used the roads prior to 1976 to access the area as well. Various maps, surveys, and aerial photos prove the existence of the roads in and around the Jackson Mountains prior to IV. Roads The following roads are filed as Minor County Roads in Humboldt County, Nevada. Pertinent information for each road is listed below. The roads have been categorized into 8 groups based on location and access routes. Roads: Page County Record No. Exhibit No. 1. Northwest Jackson Mountains A. Quinn River Diversion and Ditches B. Willow Springs Road C. Deer Creek Reservoir Road D. Lower Mary Sloan Road A Page - 2: DRAFT 8/31/12

3 Roads: Page County Record No. Exhibit No. 2. West Jackson Mountains A. Christensen Spring Road B. Hobo Canyon Road C. Bliss Springs Road D. South Bliss Spring Road E. Alaska Canyon Road F. McGill Canyon Road G. Buckbrush Springs Road H. White Point Spring Road (aka Little Buckbrush Spring Road) 3. Black Rock Desert A. Three C s Well Road B. Salt Water Well Road South Jackson Mountains A. South Jacksons Road A 5. Main Road Jackson Mountains A. Jackson Creek Ranch Road East Jackson Mountains A. Donna Schee-Noble Springs Road A B. Shawnee Creek Road A C. Bull Creek Road D. Little Cedar Creek Road E. Cedar Creek Road F. Louse Creek Road G. Louse Creek Diversion Road A H. Clover Creek Road Northeast Jackson Mountains; Trout Creek Area A. Seven Spring Road B. Sweeney Field Road North Jackson Mountains A. North Fork Jackson Creek Upper Mary Sloan Road B. Talimidas Spring Road Page - 3: DRAFT 8/31/12

4 1. Roads: Northwest Jackson Mountains 1A. Quinn River Diversion and Ditches Road County Petition Exhibit 13 Humboldt County Recorder, Document No Quinn River Diversion is a "cherry-stemmed" road. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T41N R31E 3 Public Land - beginning in Lot 2 at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T41N R31E 3 Public Land - thence SWNE, SENW, Lot 3, Lot 4 T41N R31E 4 Public Land - thence Lot 1, Lot 2 T42N R31E 33 Public Land - thence SWSE, SESW, SWSW T42N R31E 32 Public Land - thence SWSE T42N R31E 32 Private Land - ending in NESE at private land boundary T41N R31E 32 Private Land - beginning in NESE at private land boundary T42N R31E 32 Public Land - thence SESE T41N R31E 5 Public Land - thence Lot 1, SENE T41N R31E 4 Public Land - thence Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, T41N R31E 9 Public Land - thence Lot 1 T41N R31E 9 Public Land - ending in Lot 2 ii. Access: Quinn River Diversion and Ditches Road provides access to Quinn River, Quinn River Diversion Ditches, private property and the Black Rock Desert. iii. Patent: Patentee: Alfred E. Davis Patent #10738 Issue Date: 8/30/1927 Vol. 19 Pg. 237 Application #7963 Application Date: 3/19/1887 T42N, R31E, Sec. 32: SW1/4 SE1/4; NE1/4 SE1/4 (Quinn River Diversion Property) : The payments for Alfred E. Davis, Nevada State Patent #10738, Application #7963, were made by Miller and Lux, Inc., one of the largest cattle producers in the Western United States in the late 1800 s and early 1900 s. Exhibit A These Exhibits with A references relate to Exhibits on file with the Nevada Division of Water Resources to support the history of the area as related to vested claims. These Exhibits can be made available upon request. Page - 4: DRAFT 8/31/12

5 March 19, 1887 C.H.E. Hardin signed the patent application forms as agent on behalf of Alfred E. Davis (Nevada State Patent # 10738, Application # 7963, Quinn River Diversion Property). Exhibit A iv. Historical Information: C.H.E. Hardin was the son of Colonel J.A. Hardin from Quinn River Crossing (previously known as Mason s Ford) of the firm Riley and Hardin. Colonel Hardin was a well-known military leader and cattleman of the area. His son, C.H.E. Hardin was also a cattleman with a firm known as Mason & Hardin and was later a judge and politician. Both Hardin firms can be found in the 1888 and 1889 editions of the Reno Weekly Gazette and Stockman with cattle brand illustrations and range descriptions. In addition, The History of Nevada, Colorado and Wyoming ( ) Volume XXV by Hubert Howe Bancroft, published in 1889, page 248, states, Riley & Hardin own about 30,000 cattle. Hardin of Humboldt County shipped 30 car loads of beef cattle monthly to California. The Daily Nevada State Journal, dated January 24, 1902, describes Col. J.A. Hardin, his sons and son-in-law as incorporating into Humboldt Cattle Company, with capital stock of $1,000,000 and principal holdings on the Hardin Ranch on the Quinn River. (Quinn River was originally known as Queen's River in connection to neighboring King's River. However, over time the name evolved to Quinn River.) The Hardins also have ties to Miller & Lux. Exhibit A v. Water Use: The water right on Quinn River, for ditches and reservoir holds a priority of use date of March 3, 1950 (Application # 17014, Certificate # 4671). The certificate was granted March 28, The water use was originally applied for by Bill DeLong, Jr. with a Point of Diversion in T42N, R31E, Sec. 32, NE1/4 SE1/4. The current owner is DeLong Ranches, Inc. vi. Survey: The 1917 General Land Office (GLO) Survey Plat Map ( for T41N, R31E, Section 3, depicts part of the Quinn River Diversion and Ditches Road. Page - 5: DRAFT 8/31/12

6 1B. Willow Springs Road County Petition Exhibit 19 County Record Number Willow Springs Road is a "cherry-stemmed" road. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T41N R31E 27 Public Land - beginning in SWNW at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T41N R31E 27 Public Land - thence SENW, SWNE, SENE, NESE (via a cherrystem road/area within the North Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T41N R31E 26 Public Land - thence NWSW, SWSW, SESW (via a cherry-stem road within the North Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T41N R31E 35 Public Land - thence NENW, NWNE (via a cherry-stem road within the North Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T41N R31E 35 Public Land - ending in NENE (via a cherry-stem road within the North Jackson Mountains Wilderness) ii. Access: Willow Springs Road provides access to Deer Creek, Deer Creek Canyon and Willow Springs at the head of Deer Creek Canyon. iii. Patent: William DeLong moved to Deer Creek Ranch in He built a rock house in 1915 (that is still there.) The family homesteaded, and William patented the ranch on June 8, 1923 (Patent # ). iv. Historical Information: Silver State, May 28, 1901, in an article entitled "Jackson Creek Mines" states "Important strikes have also been made at Deer creek, five miles north of Jackson Creek, and there five men are busily at work. Gray copper ore carrying good valued in gold has been discovered..." v. Water Use: William DeLong applied for a water right on Deer Creek January 14, 1919 (Application # 5353) that was later certificated (Cert. # 1854). vi. Survey: General Land Office (GLO) Survey Field Notes for T41N, R31E approved June 19, 1917 (Volume R0505) ( states "Deer Creek which flows through sec[tions] 36, 35 and 27, furnishes the water for irrigating the ranch of Wm DeLong... Running spring water was found... These furnish water for stock purposes." Page - 6: DRAFT 8/31/12

7 1C. Deer Creek Reservoir Road County Petition Exhibit 7 County Record Number i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T40N R31E 4 Public Land - beginning in Lot 4 at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T40N R31E 4 Public Land - thence Lot 4 T40N R31E 5 Public Land - thence Lot 1 T41N R31E 33 Public Land - thence SWSW T41N R31E 32 Public Land - thence Lot 4, Lot 3 T41N R31E 32 Public Land - ending in NWSE ii. Access: Deer Creek Reservoir Road provides access to a dam and headgate on Deer Creek Reservoir. Water from Quinn River is diverted into a ditch and accumulates in Deer Creek Reservoir. The water then runs into a slough or large diversion ditch known as the "Jackson Creek Slough" that provides water to Jackson Creek Ranch (Artesian Field). iii. Patent: Jackson Creek Ranch was first patented by the Lay Brothers and their family in the early 1900's. (See information on Lay Brothers under 2.C. Bliss Springs Road below.) William DeLong moved to Deer Creek Ranch in He built a rock house in 1915 (that is still there.) The family homesteaded, and William patented the ranch on June 8, 1923 (Patent # ). iv. Historical Information: May 28, Silver State, in an article entitled "Jackson Creek Mines" states "Important strikes have also been made at Deer creek, five miles north of Jackson Creek, and there five men are busily at work. Gray copper ore carrying good valued in gold has been discovered..." Exhibit A William DeLong was a good friend of the Lay family of Jackson Creek Ranch and even witnessed Homestead Application forms for Albert (Anatole) T. Lay. Exhibit A William DeLong remembered visiting the Lays at Jackson Creek Ranch in He later stated that the tree next to the cow barn near the location of the first rock house was large enough in 1905, to hang a beef, thereby indicating that the tree and the ranch had been in existence for many years prior to 1905 (story handed down in DeLong family). April 5, Albert T. Lay witnessed the homestead entry of William DeLong on Deer Creek. Albert writes, "I live on my farm which is seven miles from this homestead...our families visit each other frequently, the entryman has put up my hay on contract for the past five seasons..." (Land Entry Case File "William M. DeLong, Serial Patent # ", National Archives, Washington D.C.) Exhibit A Page - 7: DRAFT 8/31/12

8 v. Water Use: Water Right on Quinn River, dam, ditches and reservoir (Application # 17014, Certificate # 4671) with a Priority Date of March 3, The certificate was granted March 28, Applied for by Bill DeLong, Jr. DeLong Ranches, Inc. - current owner. vi. Survey: General Land Office (GLO) Survey Field Notes for T41N, R31E approved June 19, 1917 (Volume R0505) ( state "Deer Creek which flows through secs. 36, 35 and 27, furnishes the water for irrigating the ranch of Wm DeLong... Running spring water was found... These furnish water for stock purposes." Exhibit A D. Lower Mary Sloan Road County Petition Exhibit 11 as amended, which will hereinafter be referred to as Exhibit 11A. County Record Number , as amended by County Record Number Lower Mary Sloan Road was "CLOSED" to motorized vehicles in the year 2000 by the BLM after the Wilderness Area designation. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T40N R31E 8 Private Land - beginning in NENW at Jackson Creek Ranch Road and private land boundary T40N R31E 8 Public Land - thence NENW T40N R31E 8 North Jackson Mountains Wilderness - thence NENW, SENW T40N R31E 8 North Jackson Mountains Wilderness - ending in SWNE ii. Access: Lower Mary Sloan Road provides access to Mary Sloan Creek, Mary Sloan diversion ditches, the mouth of Mary Sloan Canyon, and points of diversion along the creek to irrigate Mary Sloan Ranch first patented by Mary Sloan Kreig in The Sloans & Kreigs Husband and wife: James and Isabella Sloan Husband, James Sloan, passed away in 1878, while widow, Isabella Sloan, continued with their ranching operations. In 1886, Isabella Sloan sold any interest to claims of land around Jackson Creek to her son, James Sloan. (Humboldt County Recorder Deeds Book 27, Page 273). Exhibit A-1. iii. Patent: James and Isabella Sloan -- Parents of: 1. James Sloan, Jr. (James F. Sloan): May 1, 1893 Nevada State Patent #3396 on Willow Springs and Jackson Creek Ranch. He also had a ranch with his parents six miles from Winnemucca on Humboldt River, known as Tulle. In 1887, he acquired more land Page - 8: DRAFT 8/31/12

9 surrounding Jackson Creek from T.A. Kent (Humboldt County Recorder Deeds Book 27, Page 329). Patentee: James F. Sloan Nevada Patent #3396 Issue Date: 5/1/1893 Vol. 7 Pg. 68 Application #5706, #5709 Application Date: 7/2/1884; 7/5/1884 T40N, R31E, Sec. 4: S1/2 NW1/4; T40N, R31E, Sec. 19: N1/2 SW1/4; N1/2 SE1/4 (Jackson Creek Ranch and Willow Springs Property aka Blind Canyon Property) 2. Mary Sloan Kreig (Mary S. Kreig) -- wife of George Kreig, bought portions of JacksonCreek Ranch in 1889 (Humboldt County Recorder Deeds Book 29, Page 359). May 1, Nevada State Patent #3398 on Mary Sloan Ranch Mary Sloan Ranch was named after Mary Sloan Kreig Patentee: Mary S. Kreig Nevada Patent #3398 Issue Date: 5/1/1893 Vol. 7 Pg. 70 Application #5729 Application Date: 7/29/1884 T40N, R31E, Sec. 5: SW1/4 NW1/4; NW1/4 SW1/4 (Mary Sloan Ranch) iv. Historical Information: April 15, Daily Nevada State Journal notes James Sloan, who has been riding extensively on the range west of Winnemucca recently, says his party did not see a halfdozen dead animals. The loss of stock on Quinn River and Jackson Creek country will not exceed two per cent. Exhibit A July 19, The Daily Nevada State Journal states that James Sloan drove 300 head of cattle from Jackson Creek to his ranch six miles above town. Exhibit A-3. July 31, Daily Nevada State Journal states Mrs. Isabella Sloan has disposed of her cattle and ranches on the Humboldt and at Jackson Creek, to her son-in-law, George Kreig. Mrs. Sloan has not long since purchased the property of her son, James Sloan. It consists of several thousand head of cattle and an extensive range. Exhibit A-5. November 13, 1889 George Kreig Possessory Claim on Jackson Creek (Humboldt County Recorder, Survey Record Book B, Page , Recorded November 16, 1889). Exhibit A-4. Page - 9: DRAFT 8/31/12

10 September 20, Daily Nevada State Journal states George Kreig, who bought the Sloan Ranch and cattle on Jackson Creek is finding more cattle on the range than he expected to see alive [after the severe winter of 1890.] The lose is severe, in fact unprecedented, but it is a pleasant surprise to find several hundred head of cattle where none were supposed to have survived the winter. Exhibit A-6. April Term 1893 Reports of Cases Determined in The Supreme Court of the State of Nevada, First National Bank of Winnemucca v. George Kreig, Isabella Sloan, and Mary S. Kreig, notes that fifty thousand dollars worth of cattle and horses perished during the winter of Exhibit A-7. v. Water Use: June 4, 1879 Mary Sloan (wife of George Kreig) Water Claim Notice locates and claims all the waters of Jackson Creek for irrigating and drinking purposes flowing in a westerly direction and empting into Quinn River. Map depicts Quinn River, Jackson Creek and Battle Mountains (Humboldt County Recorder, Notices of Locations, Book D, Page 95.) Exhibit A April 15, 1880 Isabella Sloan filed a claim showing 1880 as the date of appropriation based on original construction. See, Water Rights Claim on Jackson Creek (Humboldt County Recorder, Water Claims Book A, Page 5, Recorded May 6, 1889.) Exhibit A-2. July 22, 1887 James Sloan Water Right claims all the water in Trout Creek for irrigating purposes noting the place of appropriation and use depicts T39N, R31E, Section 11, 14, & 23 (Humboldt County Recorder, Notices of Locations, Book E, Page 55). Exhibit A Tax Roll for James Sloan Assessment of Property for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1879, Possessory Claim and Improvements on Jackson Creek listed under description of property (Humboldt County Recorder, 1879 Tax Roll) Exhibit A Tax Roll for James Sloan & Mother Assessment of Property for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1885, Parcels on Jackson Creek Ranch and Mary Sloan Ranch listed under description of property (T40N, R31E, Sections 5 & 19) (Humboldt County Recorder, 1885 Tax Roll) Exhibit A J.H. Thies Well known stock-raiser from Lovelock, ran for the Nevada Assembly. Thies owned portions of Jackson Creek Ranch 1897, bought other parcels in 1901 (Humboldt County Recorder Deeds Book 39, Page 396). Later he moved to Seattle. iv. Historical Information: December 22, The Reno Evening Gazette, quotes the Silver State (published in Humboldt County). The article entitled Accident at Jackson Creek states Chris Jasperson, employed by J.H. Thies as foreman of his Jackson Creek ranch, in the western part of the county, was accidentally killed last Friday morning. Exhibit A-10. Page - 10: DRAFT 8/31/12

11 July 31, People s Advocate notes: J.H Thies will ship a large lot of cattle from his Jackson Creek range to eastern purchasers from Humboldt Station. Exhibit A-11. August 23, in the People s Advocate, published in Humboldt County, it notes: Carrol and Calkins, who have purchased the cattle of J.H. Thies, have gone to Jackson Creek to rodeo the same. Calkins will try to ship the cattle from here, owing to the fine shipping facilities from this point. Sale involves 1,000 head of cattle. Exhibit A-12. October 7, Humboldt County Recorder Deed between J.H. Thies and his wife, Eliza M. Thies to Anatole T. Lay and Onesime L. Lay numerous parcels in and around Jackson Creek Ranch many of which were not yet Patented and were claimed by J.H. Thies (Humboldt County Recorder, Deeds Book 45, pages 41-43). Exhibit A v. Water Use: December 13, Water Right Proof # V0766 for Mary Sloan Creek filed by the Lay Brothers, indicates that the first ditches were built by J.H. Thies in 1897 for Mary Sloan Creek. Patentee: Minnie F. Lay Issue Date: 10/8/1914 U.S. Patent # Desert Land Entry #04535 Entry Date: 11/26/1909 T40N, R31E, Sec: 6: SE1/4 SE1/4; Sec. 5: S1/2 SW1/4; NE1/4 SW1/4; SE1/2 NW1/4 (Mary Sloan Ranch) See also, information relating to the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. Page - 11: DRAFT 8/31/12

12 2. Roads -- West Jackson Mountains For additional information showing the historical use of passage ways and roads in the West Jackson Mountains, see Historical Information relating to the Lay Brothers in Section 5A below (Jackson Creek Ranch Road). 2A. Christensen Spring Road County Petition Exhibit 5 County Record Number Christensen Spring Road was "CLOSED" to motorized vehicles in the year 2000 by the BLM after the Wilderness Area designation. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T40N R31E 30 Public Land - beginning in NENW at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T40N R31E 30 Public Land - thence NWNE, NENE, SENE (via a cherry-stem road within the South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T40N R31E 29 Public Land - ending in Lot 2 at Christenson Spring (via a cherrystem road within the South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) ii. Access: Christensen Spring Road provides access to Christensen Canyon, Christensen Spring, and historic mining claims. iii. Historical Information: William E. Christiernsson (sometimes spelled Christiorsson) Christiernsson Canyon and Spring near Jackson Creek Ranch named for him (also known as Christiorsson, Christenson, or Christensen Canyon and Spring). He lived at mouth of Christensen Canyon and planted apple trees. He was also involved in mining. Later he went back and forth from the canyon to his homestead on Jackson Creek Ranch. January 1908 As early as January 1908, William E. Christiernsson was in the Jackson Creek area. An article that appears in the Reno Evening Gazette dated January 28, 1908, states W. E. Christiorsson left Saturday for Jackson Creek. It continues, The claims of Mr. Christierson were acquired from Tom Fox and considered among the best in the great copper belt of the Jackson range. Exhibit A-19. January 28, Reno Evening Gazette, notes in "Developing Claims at Jackson Creek" that "W.E. Christiernson... accompanied by J.W. Howser... left Saturday for Jackson Creek, where the former is interested in mining property. The claims under control of Mr. Christierson were acquired from Tom Fox and considered among the best in the great copper belt of the Jackson range. Men have been at work on the property for several months past... The area [of the Page - 12: DRAFT 8/31/12

13 Jackson Mountains] over which copper outcrops can be found... [is] in ten miles, wide, by thirty miles long..." Exhibit A March 24, William E. Christiernsson, Homestead Application #09056 on Jackson Creek Ranch (T40N, R30E, Sec. 25, N1/2 NW1/4; T40N, R31E, Section 19, Lots 1 & 2) Homestead cancelled December 15, 1921 (United States Tract Books, National Archives, Washington D.C.). Exhibit A-20. Jeremiah J. Mann (also known as J.J. Mann or Jerry Mann) Part of firm of Smith & Mann until partnership was dissolved in June 5, 1871 J.J. Mann Possessory Claim shows that the property was taken into possession, and occupation of an 160 acre quarter-section of land. At about center of claim is spring known as Donishee 3. Humboldt County Recorder, Notices of Locations, Book C, Page 59. Exhibit A August 12, The Silver State newspaper notes, On Wednesday morning last, 30 carloads of cattle arrived from California at Mill City, belonging to Jerry Mann, numbering 1,000 head, which are to be driven 80 miles north where Mann already has thousands of head Exhibit A September 2, The Silver State reports, Jerry Mann, Esq., left us today for his home in San Francisco. He has been quite sick for several days past. The hardships endured while riding over our mountains and valleys looking after his herds upon a thousand hills have been too much for him. Exhibit A September 23, The Silver State states, In Town Mr. J. Mann, of the firm of Smith & Mann, of San Francisco, was in town on Tuesday last, attending to the payment of taxes assessed against the firm. These gentlemen have a large band of cattle luxuriating on extensive pasture on Jackson Creek, 75 miles north of the C.P.R.R. [Central Pacific Railroad] in this county. Exhibit A December 31, 1872 In the 1871 Tax Roll for Mann & Smith, Assessment of Property for the Fiscal Year Ending January 1, 1872, a description of property listed Ranch & Improvements on Jackson Creek, Quinn River Valley; Ranch and Improvements at Dunshee Springs on the road from Woody Canyon to Jackson Meadows. Humboldt County Recorder, 1871 Tax Roll. Exhibit A June 14, 1873 The Humboldt Register reports Jerry Mann, an extensive stock raiser, is in town. In future, he will make Winnemucca his headquarters for shipping instead of Mill City as heretofore. Exhibit A January 30, 1882 J.J. Mann Water Claim notes construction, appropriation, maintenance and improvements to the bed of stream known as Jackson Creek including that portion of Jackson 3 Note: Donishee has also been spelled Donna Shee, Donna Shea, Dunshea, Dunshee, and Dunnisher. For a further list of spellings, refer to Nevada Division of Water Resources, Water Certificate #16505, Permit # Page - 13: DRAFT 8/31/12

14 Creek Springs to his land where his house and corrals now stand known as Jackson Meadows. The ditches are about 3 feet wide at the top and 2 feet wide at the bottom and intended to carry all the water of springs to be used in irrigating lands and for livestock and other beneficial uses. He claimed sufficient water to fill said ditches. Plat map. Humboldt County Recorder, Notices of Locations, Book D, Page 216. Exhibit A January 30, 1882 J.J. Mann - Water Claim notes construction, appropriation, maintenance and improvements to the bed of the stream running south known as Trout Creek including the springs and ditches to his land where his corral stands. Ditches are about 3 feet at top and 2 feet at bottom and intended to carry all the water of springs to be used in irrigating lands and for livestock and other beneficial uses. He claimed sufficient water to fill said ditches. Plat map. Humboldt County Recorder, Notices of Locations, Book D, Page 218. Exhibit A On patent application forms for J. Muller (Nevada State Patent # 2961, Application # 3162), and Jose Martinez (Nevada State Patent # 2954, Application # 3169), Brown & Fillmore are listed as Assignees (reference to Melvin C. Brown and Luther Fillmore). The form also states, apply on land purchase of J.J. Mann (reference to Jeremiah J. Mann.) Exhibit A-43, A-44. S.J. Mann Likely a recording error for J.J. Mann June 5, 1871 S.J. Mann - Possessory Claim shows taken possession and occupying parcel of land, 160 acres, lying on each side of Trout Creek (Humboldt County Recorder, Notices of Locations, Book C, Page 62) Exhibit A William Smith Part of firm of Smith & Mann until partnership was dissolved in June 5, 1871 William Smith Possessory Claim shows taken possession and occupying parcel of land, 160 acres, lying on each side of Jackson Creek, near what is called the Meadows and mouth of Jackson Creek Canyon. Humboldt County Recorder, Notices of Locations, Book C, Page 60. Exhibit A Henry Williams May 4, 1877 Henry Williams Notice of Location shows construction and maintenance of ditch on Jackson Creek known as Williams Ditch on the West side of the mountain range commonly known as Bottle Mountains or Jackson Creek Mountains. Henry Williams claimed one thousand inches of water for irrigation, and watering stock, among other things. A map illustrates the mountain range, Jackson Creek, William s Ditch, Queen s River (now known as Quinn River), and Mason s Ford (now known as Quinn River Crossing). Humboldt County Recorder, Notices of Locations, Book C, Page Exhibit A See also, information relating to the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. See also, information relating to the Sloans and Kreigs under 1D Lower Mary Sloan Road. Page - 14: DRAFT 8/31/12

15 2.B. Hobo Canyon Road County Petition Exhibit 22 County Record Number Hobo Canyon Road was "CLOSED" to motorized vehicles in the year 2000 by the BLM after the Wilderness Area designation. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T40N R31E 31 Public Land - beginning in Lot 1 at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T40N R31E 31 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness - thence Lot 1, Lot 2, SENW, NESW T40N R31E 31 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness - ending in NWSE ii. Access: Hobo Canyon Road provides access to Hobo Canyon and vicinity including nearby private property. See information relating to George D. Bliss above under 2C Bliss Spring Road (Sam Anderson was a foreman for George D. Bliss). iii. Patent: Patentee: Samuel James Anderson Nevada Patent #3675 Issue Date: 11/14/1896 Vol. 7 Pg. 347 Application #10044 Application Date: 4/8/1889 T39N, R30E, Sec. 1: Lot 2 T40N, R30E, Sec 36: S1/2 NE1/4; SW1/4 SE1/4 (Hobo and Bliss Property) Patentee: J. Muller Nevada Patent #2961 Issue Date: 7/2/1890 Vol. 6 Pg. 236 Application #3162 Application Date: 11/29/1874 T40N, R30E, Sec. 24: NE1/4 SW1/4; SE1/4 T40N, R31E, Sec. 31: SW1/4 SW1/4 T39N, R30E, Sec. 6: SW1/4 SW1/4 (Jackson Creek Ranch, Black Rock Desert, and Blind Canyon Property) Page - 15: DRAFT 8/31/12

16 iv. Historical Information: April 8, Affidavit of Labor and Improvements in the Nevada Division of Water Resources Permit 1507 file for water use on Dry or Hobo Creek, notes that Albert T. Lay signed an affidavit stating that improvements consisted of "a ditch fourteen hundred (1400) feet long, six (6) feet wide and two (2) feet deep at the expense of O.L. Lay." NDWR file for Application Exhibit A September 28, USDA Aerial Photo ( C) was obtained and certified by the USDA Aerial Photography Field Office, and shows visible paths for Hobo Canyon Road, Bliss Spring Road, and South Bliss Spring Road. See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. See also, information on Smith & Mann and Henry Williams under 2A Christensen Road. See also, information on the Sloans and Kreigs under 1D Lower Mary Sloan Road. 2C. Bliss Springs Road County Petition Exhibit 1 County Record Number Bliss Spring Road is a "cherry-stemmed" road. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T39N R30E 1 Private Land - beginning in Lot 2 at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T39N R30E 1 Public Land - thence SWNE, SENE, NESE, SESE (via a cherrystem road within South Jackson Mountain Wilderness) T39N R31E 6 Public Land - ending SWSW at Bliss Spring (unsurveyed) (via a cherry-stem road within South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) ii. Access: Bliss Springs Road provides access to Bliss Canyon, Bliss Diversion Ditch, and Bliss Spring, all named for George D. Bliss and his two sons, G.D. & R.O. Bliss. iii. Patent: Samuel J. Anderson (Foreman for George D. Bliss) November 11, Nevada State Patent #3675 on Bliss and Hobo. Patentee: Samuel James Anderson Nevada Patent #3675 Issue Date: 11/14/1896 Vol. 7 Pg. 347 Application #10044 Application Date: 4/8/1889 T39N, R30E, Sec. 1: Lot 2 T40N, R30E, Sec 36: S1/2 NE1/4; SW1/4 SE1/4 Page - 16: DRAFT 8/31/12

17 (Hobo and Bliss Property) Patentee: J. Muller Nevada Patent #2961 Issue Date: 7/2/1890 Vol. 6 Pg. 236 Application #3162 Application Date: 11/29/1874 T40N, R30E, Sec. 24: NE1/4 SW1/4; SE1/4 T40N, R31E, Sec. 31: SW1/4 SW1/4 T39N, R30E, Sec. 6: SW1/4 SW1/4 (Jackson Creek Ranch, Black Rock Desert, and Blind Canyon Property) November 10, 1896 the 5th and Full Payment for Samuel James Anderson, Nevada State Patent #3675, Application #10044, was made by Geo. D. Bliss, Jr. (son of George D. Bliss) thus completing the land purchase from the state of Nevada. Exhibit A-8. November 11, 1896 Samuel J. Anderson sold his land under Nevada State Patent #3675 to Geo. D. Bliss. Humboldt County Recorder Deeds Book 33, Page 133. iv. Historical Information: May 28, 1901 Silver State article entitled "Jackson Creek Mines" states, "An important strike has just been made in the Henrietta mine, Bliss canyon, Jackson creek district...the vein is about 15 inches wide, with two feet of copper stained quartz on the foot wall...as much as 7 percent copper, five ounces silver, and small values in gold... Jackson Creek is a promising copper camp is further evidenced by the fact that ore has been uncovered in numerous places, the principal ones being the Nelson group of mines..." Exhibit A George D. Bliss Well-known cattle rancher from California. He and his sons owned many ranches throughout California and Nevada including the CS Ranch on the Humboldt River. He ran cattle incommon with James Sloan on his Nevada ranches. Bliss Canyon, Bliss Spring, and South Bliss Spring near Jackson Creek Ranch are named for George D. Bliss. v. Other: On the September 28, 1974, USDA Aerial Photo ( C), obtained and certified by the USDA Aerial Photography Field Office, Hobo Canyon Road, Bliss Spring Road, and South Bliss Spring Road are visible. See also, information on Smith & Mann and Henry Williams under 2A Christensen Road. See also, information on the Sloans and Kreigs under 1D Lower Mary Sloan Road. See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. Page - 17: DRAFT 8/31/12

18 2.D. South Bliss Spring Road County Petition Exhibit 21 County Record Number South Bliss Spring Road was "CLOSED" to motorized vehicles in the year 2000 by the BLM after the Wilderness Area designation. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T39N R30E 12 Public Land - beginning in NENW at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T39N R30E 12 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness - thence NWNE (unsuveyed) T39N R31E 12 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness - ending in NENE (unsurveyed) ii. Access: South Bliss Spring Road provides access to South Bliss Springs and vicinity. iii. Patent: Patentee: Samuel James Anderson Nevada Patent #3675 Issue Date: 11/14/1896 Vol. 7 Pg. 347 Application #10044 Application Date: 4/8/1889 T39N, R30E, Sec. 1: Lot 2; T40N, R30E, Sec 36: S1/2 NE1/4; SW1/4 SE1/4 (Hobo and Bliss Property) iv. Historical Information: September 28, 1974, USDA Aerial Photo ( C), were obtained and certified by the USDA Aerial Photography Field Office and visibly depict the following roads: Hobo Canyon Road, Bliss Spring Road, and South Bliss Spring Road. See also, information for George D. Bliss above under 2C Bliss Spring Road. See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. See also, information on Smith & Mann and Henry Williams under 2A Christensen Road. See also, information on the Sloans and Kreigs under 1D Lower Mary Sloan Road. Page - 18: DRAFT 8/31/12

19 2.E. Alaska Canyon Road County Petition Exhibit 26 County Record Number Alaska Canyon Road was "CLOSED" to motorized vehicles in the year 2000 by the BLM after the Wilderness Area designation. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T39N R30E 12 Public Land - beginning in SWSW at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T39N R30E 12 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness - thence SWSW T39N R31E 12 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness - ending in SESW (unsurveyed) ii. Access: Alaska Canyon Road provides access to the western side of the Jackson Mountains, Alaska Canyon, Alaska Creek, historic mining claims including old mining tunnels and the vicinity. iii. Patent: The Ruddells Husband and wife: James and Parthenia Ruddell. James and Parthenia Ruddell lived at Jackson Creek in 1904 with granddaughter (Laura G. Lay) (A History of State of Nevada by Thomas Wren, Page 606, Published in 1904). August 29, 1914 Parthenia Ruddell -- US Patent # on Alaska Creek Property Patentee: Parthenia Ruddell Issue Date: 8/29/1914 Patent # Desert Land Entry #05148 Entry Date: 6/13/1910 T39N, R30E, Sec. 11: NE1/4 SE1/4 (Alaska Canyon Property) The Ruddells are parents of: 1. Minnie Lay (wife of Albert T. Lay). 2. Jennie Duvivier (wife of Ernest E.A. Duvivier of Golconda; mother of Jack Duvivier, former deputy sheriff in Winnemucca information from Dale Delong, 2001). November 16, US Patent # on Jackson Creek Ranch. Patentee: Jennie Duvivier Issue Date: 11/16/1923 U.S. Patent # Desert Land Entry #09400 Page - 19: DRAFT 8/31/12

20 Entry Date: 11/24/1915 T40N, R30E, Sec. 13: E1/2 SE1/4; SW1/4 SE1/4 Sec. 24: NW1/4 NE1/4; NW1/4 (Jackson Creek Ranch) 3. William W.C. Ruddell of Lovelock (well-known rancher and farmer, married Jennie C. Lovelock, daughter of George Lovelock, name-sake for town of Lovelock, Nevada A History of State of Nevada by Thomas Wren, Pages , Published in 1904). 4. Emery Ruddell (father of Laura G. Lay) Humboldt County, in an article by Allen C. Brag, published by the North Central Nevada Historical Society in 1976, and based on a series of articles published in the Silver State newspaper in the year 1905, mentions that Mr. and Mrs. Lay live at the Jackson Creek Upper Ranch with Mrs. Lay's parents, "Mr. and Mr. John Ruddle" [sic] reference to Mr. and Mrs. James Ruddell (page 38). See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. See also, information on Smith & Mann and Henry Williams under 2A Christensen Road. See also, information on the Sloans and Kreigs under 1D Lower Mary Sloan Road. 2.F. McGill Canyon Road County Petition Exhibit 27 County Record Number McGill Canyon Road is a "cherry-stemmed" road. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T39N R30E 34 Public Land - beginning in NWNW at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T39N R30E 34 Public Land - thence NWNW (via a cherry-stem road within the South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T39N R30E 27 Public Land - thence SWSW, SESW (via a cherry-stem road within the South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T39N R30E 27 Public Land - ending in SWSE (unsurveyed) (via a cherry-stem road within the South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) ii. Access: Miguel Creek was named for Miguel Valdez, a cowboy who worked for the Lay Brothers in the early 1900 s and lived at the mouth of Miguel Creek Canyon (information from Dale Delong, 1992). Miguel Creek is also known as McGill Creek due to mispronunciation over the years. McGill Creek Road provides access to the canyon, creek private property and vicinity. iii. Patent: July 17, James Ruddell -- US Patent # on Miguel Creek Page - 20: DRAFT 8/31/12

21 Patentee: James Ruddell Issue Date: 7/17/1916 Patent # Desert Land Entry #04534 Entry Date: 11/26/1909 T39N, R30E, Sec. 28: N1/2 SE1/4; SE1/4 SE1/4 (Miguel / McGill Canyon Property) iv. Historical Information: The Lay Brothers built and utilized pre-fabricated wooden troughs for livestock use in many areas of their rangeland and ranches. One was located in McGill Canyon where the North Fork, East Fork, and King Lear Fork meet. (Information from John DeLong, son of Bill DeLong, Jr. 2012). v. Water Use: April 8, Affidavit of Labor and Improvements -- Permit No on Miguel Creek -- Albert T. Lay signed affidavit stating that improvements consisted of "a ditch thirteen hundred (1300) feet long, six (6) feet wide and two (2) feet deep at the expense of James Ruddell." (NDWR file for Application 1558). Exhibit A See also, information below on the Ruddells for 2E Alaska Canyon Road. See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. See also, information on Smith & Mann and Henry Williams under 2A Christensen Road. See also, information on the Sloans and Kreigs under 1D Lower Mary Sloan Road. 2.G. Buckbrush Springs Road County Petition Exhibit 2 County Record Number Buckbrush Springs Road is a "cherry-stemmed" road. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T38N R30E 5 Public Land - beginning in SESE at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T38N R30E 5 Public Land - thence SESE (via a cherry-stem road within South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T38N R30E 4 Public Land - thence SWSW, SESW, SWSE, SESE (via a cherrystem road within South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T38N R30E 9 Public Land - thence NENE (via a cherry-stem road within South Jackson Mountains Wilderness) T38N R30E 9 Private Land - ending in SENW at private land boundary Page - 21: DRAFT 8/31/12

22 ii. Access: Buckbrush Spring Road provides access to Buckbrush Spring and Buckbrush private property on the western slope of the Jackson Mountain. iii. Patent: Patentee: Calvin Bradway Nevada Patent #9078 Issue Date: 9/6/1918 Vol. 16 Pg. 357 Application #17494 Application Date: 8/17/1909 T38N, R30E, Sec. 9: SE1/4 NE1/4 (Buckbrush Property) January 18, 1915 The payments for Calvin Bradway, Nevada State Patent # 9078, Application # on Buckbrush, were paid by the Lay Brothers of Sulfur, Nevada. Exhibit A-42. iv. Historical Information: The Lay Brothers built and utilized pre-fabricated wooden troughs for livestock use in many areas of their rangeland and ranches. One was located at Buckbrush Springs. (Information from John DeLong, son of Bill DeLong, Jr. 2012). v. Water Use: Vested Claim # See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. See also, information on Smith & Mann and Henry Williams under 2A Christensen Road. See also, information on the Sloans and Kreigs under 1D Lower Mary Sloan Road. 2.H. White Point Spring Road (aka Little Buckbrush Spring Road) County Petition Exhibit 20 County Record Number White Point Spring Road was "CLOSED" to motorized vehicles in the year 2000 by the BLM after the Wilderness Area designation. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T38N R30E 17 Public Land - beginning in NESW at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T38N R30E 17 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness - thence NESW, NWSE T38N R30E 17 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness -ending in SWNE ii. Access: White Point Spring (also known as Little Buckbrush Spring) Proof #V09807 was so named because of the abundant alkali that creates a white crust to the soil surrounding the spring. White Page - 22: DRAFT 8/31/12

23 Point Spring is located on the West side of the Jackson Mountains in the vicinity of Jackson Creek Ranch. It was used by Smith and Mann, James Sloan, George D. Bliss and the Lay Brothers as early as White Point Spring Road provides access to this spring and watering trough. iii. Historical Information: The Lay Brothers built and utilized pre-fabricated wooden troughs for livestock use in many areas of their rangeland and ranches. One was located at White Point Springs. Information from John DeLong, son of Bill DeLong, Jr See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. See also, information on Smith & Mann and Henry Williams under 2A Christensen Road. See also, information on the Sloans and Kreigs under 1D Lower Mary Sloan Road. Page - 23: DRAFT 8/31/12

24 3. Roads -- Black Rock Desert 3A. Three C's Well Road County Petition Exhibit 24 County Record Number Three C's Well Road was "CLOSED" to motorized vehicles in the year 2000 by the BLM after the Wilderness Area designation. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T38N R30E 31 Public Land - beginning in NWSE at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T38N R30E 31 Black Rock Desert Wilderness - thence NWSE, NESW T38N R30E 31 Black Rock Desert Wilderness - ending in Lot 3 ii. Access: Three C's Well Road provides access to the artesian Three C s Well. Three C s Well was named for the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) that again re-developed the well in the 1930 s and replaced the original wooden trough constructed by Lay Brothers with a metal trough. iii. Water Use: Three C s Well (also known as Seep Spring) Proof #V09809 is an artesian well located on the edge of the Black Rock Desert. It was used as early as 1875 as a watering stop on the stage route from Humboldt House to Varyville, a mining camp located in the Pine Forest Mountain Range. The book entitled Statistics of Mines and Mining, published in 1875 in Washington by the Government Printing Office, and written by Rossiter W. Raymond, states that a weekly express runs from Winnemucca to the new camp at Varyville. The well was most likely constructed by the stage company to water horses and passengers en route to and from Varyville to Humboldt House and then on to Winnemucca. Three C s Well was later re-developed by the Lay Brothers using a perforated well-point to create an artesian water source. Although exact methods and dates are unknown, the priority date of use is prior to 1905, as this was when the Lay Brothers were constructing additional water sources for their livestock. See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. Page - 24: DRAFT 8/31/12

25 3B. Salt Water Well Road County Petition Exhibit 23 County Record Number Salt Water Well Road was "CLOSED" to motorized vehicles in the year 2000 by the BLM after the Wilderness Area designation. i. Location: Township/Range Sec. Land Status T37N R29E 21 Public Land - beginning in Section 21 (unsurveyed) at Jackson Creek Ranch Road T37N R29E 21 Black Rock Desert Wilderness - thence Section 21 (unsurveyed) T37N R29E 20 Black Rock Desert Wilderness - thence Section 20 (unsurveyed) T37N R29E 17 Black Rock Desert Wilderness - ending in Section 17 (unsurveyed) ii. Access/Water Use: Salt Water Well (Proof # V09813) and South Salt Water Well (Proof # V09814) are artesian wells located on the eastern edge of the Black Rock Desert. They were constructed by the Lay Brothers using perforated well-points in order to create the artesian water sources prior to 1905, in order to provide an additional water source for livestock. Salt Water Road provides access to these artesian water sources and to the Black Rock Desert. See also, information on the Lay Brothers under 5A Jackson Creek Ranch Road. Page - 25: DRAFT 8/31/12

26 4. Roads -- South Jackson Mountains 4A. South Jacksons Road County Petition Exhibit 16 as amended, and referred to herein as Exhibit 16A." County Record Number , and as amended by County Record Number "General Highway Map, Humboldt County, Nevada," dated 1960, revised Dec. 1968, revised Jan and approved in 1979 by the Humboldt County Commissioners as the "Official County Roads of Humboldt County," Numbered depicts the Jackson Creek Ranch Road, South Jacksons Road (including South Jacksons access F), Donna Schee-Noble Springs Road (both North and South access), the Bull Creek Road, and the Shawnee Creek Road. See, Humboldt County Recorder, Doc. No , June 11, i. Access: South Jacksons Road provides access to the Southern portion of the Jackson Mountains including but not limited to Noble Springs, Rattlesnake Canyon, Black Canyon, Fox Farm, Fish Pond, Rock Springs, Smokey Springs, Red Butte, Etchart's Camp Springs, various water sources, creeks, springs, canyons, and private property. ii. Historical Information relating to the South Jackson areas: a. Daniel C. "Dan" Wheeler (known as "Uncle Dan" Wheeler) February 25, Reno Evening Gazette, dated February 25, 1933, in "Story on the Files -- Forty Years Ago Today" states "Dan Wheeler of Reno bought the Jackson creek range, and intends to run sheep in that region according to word received from Lovelock." Exhibit A Dan Wheeler, from Reno, was an early cattlemen and sheep man who "owned thousands of sheep he summered on the east side of the Sierra Nevada and wintered near the Black Rock Desert." Dan bought cattle and sheep in Oregon. He trailed and raised them in Nevada, and sold them to the miners in Virginia City. He also helped John G. Taylor, major sheep man of the 1900's, get his start. See, Golden Fleece in Nevada, by Clel Georgetta, published in 1972 by Venture Publishing Company, LTD., Pg , for a biographical account of Daniel C. Wheeler "A Range History of Nevada" states "Dan Wheeler of Reno was one of the first prominent sheepman in western Nevada... In 1867, Wheeler entered the sheep raising business in earnest... His range was the Limbo Mountain area of Washoe County, Humboldt House area and the Jackson Mountains country of Humboldt County..." See, "A Range History of Nevada" by Ben Hazeltine, Charles Saulisberry, and Harry Taylor, published in three parts in the Western Livestock Journal beginning with the April 1961 issue. Exhibit A A History of the State of Nevada, Its Resources and People, notes "In the fall of 1867, Mr. Wheeler made a trip to Oregon, purchased livestock there and took them to the Virginia Page - 26: DRAFT 8/31/12