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2011 Map of Bakeoven Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Reese River flows through this arid landscape in Nye County, tracing a path that has historically dictated settlement and transit in this part of Nevada. Cattle ranching and seasonal grazing are the primary human imprints on the land, evidenced by several scattered outposts and infrastructure. Towards the northwest, Warners Ranch sits near the headwaters of Indian Creek, while central waypoints like the Lower Corral and the Cow Canyon Trailhead mark the junction of primitive roads and wilderness access points.

Elevations vary significantly across the quadrangle, from the heights of Black Mountain and Mahogany Hill to the seasonal drainages of Bakeoven Creek and Illinois Creek. For those researching local history or family holdings, small structures such as Stone Cabin and Petes Cabin in the eastern canyons provide specific locations of historical shelter or habitation. Further south, the map identifies Ledbetter Spring tucked within Ledbetter Canyon, highlighting the critical importance of isolated water sources in this high-desert environment.