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2018 Map of Badger Mountain SE

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Badger Mountain SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Badger Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this region, where the county line between Washoe and Humboldt Counties bisects high-altitude terrain. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources, such as Domingo Spring, Wheeler Spring, and Bateman Spring, which would have been critical markers for ranching and travel in this arid environment. Significant topographical depressions like Shoestring Valley and the expansive Butcher Flat indicate the natural gathering points for water and livestock.

Erosional features define the central and southern portions of the sheet, notably through Wildcat Gorge and the winding paths of Little Cottonwood Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. These canyons, alongside Wall Canyon Creek, create a deeply dissected landscape that dictates movement through the territory. The presence of numerous named springs, including Little Cottonwood Spring and Cherry Spring, highlights the sparse but vital hydrologic points that supported life and industry across these high desert reaches.