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2021 Map of Bullwhack Summit

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bullwhack Summit stands as a central topographic marker in this high-elevation corner of White Pine County, where the southern reaches of the Steptoe Valley transition into the Cave Valley. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and prominent summits, featuring the curiously named Mollys Nipples and the rugged eastern flank of the Schell Creek Range. These mountain corridors were vital to early Nevada travel and ranching, evidenced by numerous water sources such as Jones Spring and Bullwhack Spring.

The presence of Robbers Roost Basin and its associated Robbers Roost Spring suggests a history of isolation and refuge in the high canyons. Transportation through these basins is primarily facilitated by White Pine Co Road 45, which follows the natural grade between Basque Canyon and the surrounding peaks. The map detail highlights the complex intersection of dry washes like Cattle Camp Wash and Cave Valley Wash, illustrating the arid hydrology of the Great Basin.