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2018 Map of Coal Mine Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Adobe Range dominates this landscape in northeastern Nevada, where a complex network of canyons and high-elevation basins defines the local geography. The Coal Mine Rd provides the primary passage through this territory, winding past the notable depression of Coal Mine Basin and crossing over Coal Mine Pass. These names suggest a history of resource exploration that has shaped the nomenclature of the region, visible in features like Coal Mine Canyon and Coal Canyon.

High points such as Tower Mtn and Sugarloaf overlook the surrounding valleys, including Tule Valley to the northwest. The presence of numerous water sources, including Five Springs, Blackrock Spring, and both Upper Lost Camp Spring and Lower Lost Camp Spring, indicates the critical importance of reliable water in this arid environment for both livestock and early travelers navigating the corridors between the mountains.