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2018 Map of Big Creek Ranch

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Big Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Humboldt National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain in this section of Nye County, where the Quinn Canyon Range dominates the southeastern quadrant. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Big Creek Canyon and Deep Creek Canyon cutting through the slopes towards the desert floor. Water is a critical element in this arid region, evidenced by the presence of Antelope Spring and the Big Cr Reservoir.

Big Creek Ranch represents a significant human imprint on the land, situated where Big Cr exits the canyon. The map illustrates a stark transition from the steep, forested elevations of the national forest to the wide valleys marked by Dry Canyon and ephemeral flows like Dry Cr. This 2018 survey detail provides a clear view of how ranching interests and federal land management intersect in the high Great Basin environment.