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2021 Map of Christina Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Christina Peak and Summit Peak anchor the high ridgeline of the Diamond Mountains, a range that forms the natural border between White Pine and Eureka counties. This high desert landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with named features like Three Springs Canyon, Monroe Canyon, and Walters Canyon carving paths down toward the basins. The survey captures the contrast between these steep peaks and the broader expanses of Diamond Valley to the west and Newark Valley to the east.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, noted by several springs including Handy Spring, Minoletti Spring, and Potato Spring. Evidence of human passage and early land use is reflected in labels like Homestead Canyon and Strawberry Rd, showing how ranching or early travel routes followed the terrain. The map provides a detailed view of the high-elevation crest, including Gilson Peak, while tracing the remote paths of Co Rd 101 through the canyons.