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2021 Map of Alkali Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Alkali Peak and Devaney Mtn dominate this high-desert reach of Humboldt County, where water sources dictate the geography of human activity. The map reveals an intricate network of named water points essential for livestock and local travel, including Big Buckaroo Spring, Chokecherry Spring, and McClusky Spring. These springs are scattered across a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, from the depths of Box Canyon to the broad expanse of Virgin Valley in the southeast.

The presence of Wild Horse Pasture and the High Rock Canyon Hills suggests a land managed for grazing and wild herds, typical of the Great Basin's interior. Drainages like Virgin Cr and Hell Cr carve through the terrain, while smaller features like The Dip and Pothole Spring mark specific landmarks used by those navigating this remote territory. The lack of major roads emphasizes the isolation of this corner of Nevada, where only primitive tracks connect these named natural features.