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2021 Map of China Camp

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

China Camp sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in northern Nevada, where the drainage of China Cr cuts through the basin between two major ranges. The terrain is defined by the Tuscarora Mountains to the northeast and the Santa Renia Mountains to the southwest, a geography that historically dictated the movement of livestock and travelers through this arid territory. Water sources are critical identifiers on this sheet, with China Spring, Alkali Springs, and Chicken Spring providing essential points for those navigating the eastern Great Basin.

The presence of Midas Rd serves as the primary modern connection through the region, following the natural contours shaped by Willow Cr and Nelson Cr. This area is characterized by a network of intermittent streams like Antelope Cr and Alkali Cr, which underscore the seasonal nature of life and ranching in Elko County. The township and range boundaries of the Public Land Survey System overlay a landscape where survival depended on knowing the location of reliable water in a high-elevation desert environment.