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2011 Map of Awakening Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Awakening Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Awakening and Daveytown anchor this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County, where small-scale human footprints meet the expansive Slumbering Hills. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages carving through the dry slopes, including Siskiyou Gulch, Gaffney Gulch, and Havilah Gulch, which flow toward the broad expanse of Daveytown Flat. This 2011 survey reveals the enduring rural character of the region, where infrastructure is sparse and concentrated primarily around the namesake settlements.

Rising above the flats, Awakening Peak serves as a prominent landmark for the area. The map illustrates a network of tracks and routes, most notably Sand Pass Rd, which cuts across the basin to connect these isolated outposts. The concentration of gulches and canyons, such as Humboldt Canyon, suggests a landscape shaped by intermittent water flow, essential for the ranching or mining activities that have historically defined this corner of Nevada.