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2018 Map of Cherry Spring

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cherry Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Schell Creek Range dominates the eastern half of this terrain, where steep drainages like Spring Gulch and Dry Canyon descend toward the valley floor. To the west, the expansive Steptoe Valley is marked by a network of water sources, including Greening Springs and Indian Springs. These scattered watering points and natural basins, such as Brewers Flat, reveal the essential resources for ranching and transit in this arid Nevada landscape.

Transportation through the corridor is anchored by the presence of Old Hwy 93, which cuts a straight path across the alluvial fans between the mountains and the valley. Local landmarks such as Fortymile Knoll and Chicken Knoll provide distinctive navigational points. The map meticulously documents the distribution of high-elevation springs like Cherry Spring and Woodcamp Spring, which historically supported the seasonal movements and survival of those inhabiting the Great Basin.