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2014 Map of Arch Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Arch Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lexington Arch stands as a prominent natural landmark within this high-elevation corner of the Snake Range in eastern Nevada. This terrain is defined by its complex drainage systems, where Lexington Cr and its various forks carve through Arch Canyon, while Big Spring Wash and Chokecherry Cr dominate the southern landscape. The map illustrates the administrative transition between two major protected areas, with the southeastern boundary of Great Basin National Park meeting the rugged expanse of the Humboldt National Forest.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is found along Lexington Creek Rd, which provides access to these remote canyons. Water remains a critical element of the geography, marked by isolated points like Cedar Cabin Spring, North Spring, and South Spring. These features highlight the importance of perennial water sources for both the natural ecosystem and any human activity within these steep mountain corridors.