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1984 Map of Cold Creek

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Cold Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Spring Mountains anchor this 1984 survey, revealing a landscape defined by critical water sources in the high Nevada desert. Perched on the eastern edge of the Toiyabe National Forest, the area around Cold Creek serves as a hub for both recreation and historical activity. The presence of Cold Creek Spring, Whisky Spring, and Mc Farland Spring highlights the vital importance of these perennial points in an otherwise arid environment.

Evidence of seasonal use and development is visible at the Cold Creek Picnic Area and the Camp Bonanza (Site), while the northeastern portion of the map transitions into the Desert View Natural Environment Area. Terrain features like Indian Ridge and the deep cut of Macks Canyon illustrate the complex geography that travelers encountered along the network of 4wd tracks and unimproved roads. The inclusion of a Borrow Pit and several surveyed benchmarks, such as BM 15 HJH 1572.1, provides a technical record of the land's infrastructure during the early 1980s.