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2018 Map of Bailey Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bailey Mtn serves as the central landmark in this Elko County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and isolated water sources. The map documents an area characterized by significant elevation changes, with Copper Canyon and Cottonwood Draw cutting through the slopes. This topography is vital for managing the intermittent water flow typical of the region, evidenced by the convergence of the N Fork Indian Cr and the S Fork Robinson Cr.

For those researching the environmental history of the Great Basin, the placement of Toole Springs and Twin Springs reveals the essential, dispersed watering points that supported ranching and transit across these ranges. The presence of Dry Cr and Pony Cr further illustrates the ephemeral nature of the local hydrography, marking the channels that shaped the movement of both wildlife and early travelers through the North American West.