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2015 Map of Bear Buttes

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Bear Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Chinatown sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County, situated amidst a complex network of volcanic peaks and ephemeral water sources. The map's central landmarks include the Bear Buttes and the prominent Mahogany Mtn, which define the local topography alongside the High Rock Canyon Hills. The reliance on natural water in this arid environment is evident from the numerous named points of relief, such as Tenmile Spring, Rock Spring, and Trough Mountain Spring, which likely served as vital stops for travelers and livestock alike.

Transportation through this territory is anchored by the Cedarville Rd, which winds through the northern reaches near Alkali Flat. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Warm Springs Canyon, Dry Canyon, and Virgin Cr, reflecting a landscape shaped by seasonal water flow and geological shifts. For the researcher, the map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions that governed settlement and land use across these remote Nevada hills.