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1980 Map of Bakeoven Creek

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Bakeoven Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Reese River carves a path between the high ridges of the Toiyabe Range and the Shoshone Mountains in this high-desert Nevada landscape. At the northern edge, a portion of the Yomba Indian Res borders the Toiyabe National Forest, marking a region of overlapping heritage and land use. The map reveals a rugged backcountry accessible only by a Jeep Trail or Pack Trail, connecting isolated points of interest such as the Stone Cabin and Potosi Cabin.

Water is the vital element of this terrain, documented by numerous named sources like Ledbetter Spring and the Gaging Station monitoring the river flow. Topographic details highlight the steep ascents to Black Mountain and Mahogany Hill, while canyons like Battero Canyon and Peavine Canyon drain the surrounding heights. This survey captures a moment of remote western solitude, where the land is defined more by its natural landmarks and scattered cabins than by modern infrastructure.