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2014 Map of Camp Douglas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Camp Douglas occupies a high-elevation pocket of Mineral County, positioned where the Excelsior Mountains rise sharply above the desert floor. This 2014 survey captures a landscape defined by dramatic vertical relief and sparse water sources, where topographic features like Thunder Mtn and Rebel Canyon dominate the terrain. The presence of numerous named water points, such as Silver Dyke Spring, White Rock Spring, and Moho Spring, highlights the critical importance of localized hydrology in this arid region, likely supporting livestock or small-scale mineral exploration.

Infrastructure is minimal, centered primarily on Garfield Flat Rd which provides access to the northwestern portion of the map near Garfield Flat. The southeastern reaches are characterized by steep drainages, notably Silver Dyke Canyon and Douglas Canyon, which lead toward the edge of Soda Spring Valley. The lack of formal town development emphasizes the area's isolation, where the primary human footprint is found in the scattered namesake springs and the remote outpost at Camp Douglas.