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2018 Map of Cold Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Toiyabe National Forest dominates this landscape, where the northern reaches of the Spring Mountains meet the high Mojave Desert. This 2018 survey detail provides a look at the remote canyon and spring systems that have historically supported life in this arid region, including Cold Creek Spring, McFarland Spring, and the evocatively named Whisky Spring. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation shifts, with Indian Ridge and McFarland Canyon carving through the limestone peaks.

Evidence of modern recreational and forest management is seen in the naming of access routes and camps. A network of specialized trails and roads such as the Shortawn Foxtail Trail, Arrowleaf Trail, and Camp Bonanza Cold Creek indicate the area's importance for backcountry exploration and camping. The map also traces the path of Co Rd 202 and Cold Creek Rd, the primary arteries connecting this high-altitude wilderness to the surrounding Clark County basin.