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2012 Map of Cherry Creek Station

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cherry Creek Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cherry Creek Station serves as the focal point for this high-desert Nevada landscape, where the flat expanse of Steptoe Valley meets the rising canyons of the Cherry Creek Range. Industrial history is evident at the Social Company Mill, reflecting the area's long association with mining and processing. The distribution of water is critical here, marked by isolated points like Cherry Creek Hot Springs, Steptoe Waterhole, and Madelina Spring.

To the west, the topography is defined by a series of dramatic drainages including Exchequer Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, and Silver Canyon. These canyons descend toward the valley floor near the Foppiano Ranch, highlighting a sparse settlement pattern tied to both ranching and mineral interests. The area is traversed by Co RD 25 and the rugged Exchequer Cyn Rd, providing access to the various springs and canyon reaches that dot the terrain.