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2021 Map of Blanchard Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Blanchard Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Granite Peak and the surrounding Granite Range dominate this remote corner of northeastern Nevada. The landscape is defined by a series of high ridges and canyons, including Miller Canyon and Corral Canyon, where seasonal water sources like Knoll Creek Springs and China Mountain Spring provided essential hydration for early travelers and livestock. The area's nomenclature reflects a history of local geography and perhaps settler encounters, seen in labels like Bloody Gulch and Ohio Gulch.

Transitioning from the heights of Blanchard Mtn down toward the H D Range, the map traces the intricate drainage patterns of Knoll Cr and Meadow Cr. These watercourses carve through the high desert terrain, connecting landmarks like Agort Pass and White Peaks. The grid of the Public Land Survey System overlay highlights the intersection of several townships, illustrating how this expanse of the Great Basin was organized and managed in the modern era.