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2014 Map of Blue Eagle Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Blue Eagle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Blue Eagle Mountain and the Grant Range dominate this high-altitude landscape in Nye County, where the terrain is defined by a network of drainage canyons and isolated water sources. The map reveals a land structured by its hydrology, where vital points like Andrew Spring, Log Spring, and Morgan Spring provide the only breaks in the arid environment. The presence of Tank Summit and Bald Mtn suggests a topography of significant elevation changes, deeply carved by features such as Box Canyon and Beaty Canyon.

Drainage patterns are clearly visible through the winding course of The Big Wash, which cuts across the central and eastern sections of the quadrangle. This 2014 survey documents the enduring physical character of the Great Basin, focusing on named landmarks such as Cazier Spring and Cold Spring Canyon that have long served as essential reference points for navigation and land use in this part of Nevada.