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2017 Map of Bearskin Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bearskin Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Milford Needle and Granite Peak anchor the southern reaches of the Mineral Mountains, a landscape defined by sharp vertical relief and a network of named springs. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Cunningham Wash and Negro Mag Wash, which flow toward the lower elevations of Bearskin Flat. This 2017 survey reveals a system of resource-focused access, notably Lower Ranch Canyon RD and Upper Ranch Canyon RD, which skirt the edges of significant topographical features like N Twin Flat Mtn and S Twin Flat Mtn.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with sites like Old Indian Spring, Jackrabbit Spring, and Bettie Spring providing critical waypoints between the canyons. The naming conventions throughout Wildhorse Canyon, Patterson Hollow, and Ranch Canyon reflect a history of local ranching and land use. High points including Bearskin Mountain and Wildhorse Mtn provide the primary landmarks for navigating the complex ridges and hollows that characterize this portion of Beaver County.