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2015 Map of Black Top

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Quinn Canyon Range dominates the northern landscape of this Nye County quadrangle, where the high desert terrain transitions toward the Queen City Summit in the south. This arid region is defined by its critical water sources, which historically dictated travel and survival. Modern topographic data highlights the importance of catchment and storage in this environment, evidenced by the presence of the Queen City Reservoir and the Red Rock Reservoir.

Remote springs such as Buck Water Spring, Summer Spring, and Neds Cache Spring are vital markers for both hydrologic study and historical backcountry navigation. The boundary between Nye and Lincoln counties runs along the eastern edge of the map, cutting through the high country near the peak of Black Top. This survey provides a precise record of the land use and water management infrastructure in the high Great Basin during the early twenty-first century.