2012 Map of Bullwhack Summit

About this map

Steptoe Valley and the high desert terrain of White Pine County define this landscape, recorded here by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 21st century. The map centers on the high points of Bullwhack Summit and Bullwhacker Summit, which overlook a network of seasonal watercourses and essential desert springs. Ranching history is suggested by names like Cattle Camp Wash and the nearby Basque Canyon, a likely nod to the region's sheep-herding heritage. Notable landmarks such as Mollys Nipples and Monument Canyon rise from the valley floor, while the presence of Robbers Roost Basin and Robbers Roost Spring hints at the area's frontier lore. Though mostly undeveloped, the quadrangle shows the path of Co RD 45, the primary transit artery through this portion of the Great Basin.