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2012 Map of Bearpaw Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bearpaw Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bearpaw Mountain and the surrounding high desert of Elko County define this 2012 survey, situated within a vast drainage network that feeds into the Diamond A Desert. The landscape is characterized by its hydrologic complexity, where numerous seasonal and perennial water sources like Jim Bob Spring and Zenobia Spring sustain the local ecosystem. The map reveals a pattern of dispersed rangeland settlement, specifically identifying the Knight Ranch, Strickland Ranch, and Alvarez Ranch as significant markers of human activity in this arid environment.

Water management is evident through features such as Tub Spring Reservoir, which collects runoff near the Buck Creek Mountains. The topography transitions from the high peaks down across expansive flats like Dorsey Table, all while a dense web of waterways including Deep Creek, Dorsey Creek, and the various forks of Buck Creek carve out the terrain. This map serves as a primary record of remote Nevada ranching life and the critical water points that make it possible.