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2012 Map of Big Ten Peak East

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Ten Peak East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hunts Ranch and the small settlement of Kiney sit at the center of this high-desert landscape, where seasonal drainages and vital water sources dictate the patterns of human presence. The topography is dominated by the McKinney Mountains and the heights of Big Ten Peak, with deep erosional features like Chimney Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon carving through the terrain. Evidence of regional management and resource access is seen in the Hunts Canyon Forest Service Facility and the network of National Forest Development Roads.

Water remains the most critical feature for any historical or modern study of this area, as seen in the distribution of Mildreds Spring, Big Ten Spring, and Good Springs. These points, along with Mustang Meadow, represent the essential stops for transit and ranching operations in this part of Nye County. The map provides a clear look at how the Hunts Creek drainage system organizes the canyons and flats before they transition into the broader Nevada desert.