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2021 Map of Bunejug Mountains

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Salt Wells stands at the northern edge of a landscape defined by expansive desert basins and high-relief ridges in Churchill County. This 2021 survey documents the stark geography of the Salt Wells Basin and Eightmile Flat, where intermittent drainage systems like Salt Creek and Diamond Cr terminate in seasonal playas. The map detail highlights a reliance on sparse water sources such as Borax Spring and Rock Springs, which were historically critical for travel across this arid section of the Great Basin.

The western half of the quadrangle is dominated by the steep elevations of the Bunejug Mountains, culminating at Wheat Peak and extending along George Ridge. To the south, the Cocoon Mountains rise above Paiute Wash, while Simpson Pass provides a transition between these upland features and the lower Star Flat. This topographic data reflects the characteristic basin-and-range structure of Nevada, preserving the names of remote landmarks and drainage patterns that have guided movement through the region for generations.