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2018 Map of Buck Mountain East

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Buck Mountain East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Buck Mtn and the southern reaches of the Ruby Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape in White Pine County. The terrain is defined by a series of critical water sources, essential for survival in this arid environment, including Springtime Springs, Cottonwood Springs, and Moore Springs. A network of unpaved roads and tracks navigates the complex topography, connecting Buck Pass to the surrounding lowlands.

To the east, the land drops away into Long Valley, while the northern boundary is marked by the distinctive Alligator Ridge. The map documents numerous smaller seasonal sources such as Woodchuck Spring and Beck Spring, which likely served as vital points for early ranching and transit. The presence of Orchard Canyon in the northwest corner suggests a history of attempts at cultivation in these sheltered mountain draws, providing a fine-grained look at the environmental resources of the Great Basin.