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2012 Map of Cold Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Spring Mountains dominate the southwestern corner of this survey, a high-altitude landscape defined by several natural springs and secluded canyons. Water is the primary draw for activity here, as seen with the grouping of Whisky Spring, McFarland Spring, and Cold Creek Spring near the base of the mountains. This concentration of water supported the establishment of the Cold Creek Picnic Area and Camp Bonanza, creating a pocket of human activity in the otherwise undeveloped terrain.

Remote canyons like McFarland Canyon and Macks Canyon carve through the landscape, while Indian Ridge rises to the north. Transportation is limited to a network of local forest roads and the main Cold Creek Rd, providing access to the Bonanza Trailhead. The map illustrates a high-desert environment where recreation and resource management intersect, centered around the life-sustaining flow of Cold Creek.