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2021 Map of Ackerman Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ackerman Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Simpson Park Mountains dominate this high-desert terrain in Lander County, defined by a series of prominent drainages and canyons that reach into the central mountain range. The map reveals the intricate network of seasonal and perennial water sources critical to this arid environment, including Water Canyon Cr and the N Fork Steiner Cr. To the northeast, Dickenson Spring serves as a lone named water source on the high slopes.

Evidence of historical transit and land use is marked by Dry Creek Rd, which skirts the southern slopes of the range. The relief is punctuated by significant geological features like Ackerman Canyon, Cow Canyon, and Water Canyon, illustrating a landscape shaped by persistent erosion. The survey provides a clear view of the complex topography before these drainages descend toward the lower basins, of interest to those studying the hydrology and ranching pathways of central Nevada.