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2014 Map of Comins Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Comins Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

East Ely occupies the northwest corner of this high-desert landscape, where residential streets like Pennsylvania Ave and Grant Ave meet the broader expanse of the Steptoe Valley. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the valley floor toward the Duck Creek Range in the east and the canyons of the Humboldt National Forest to the west. This 2014 survey documents the vital water resources of the arid Great Basin, including Comins Lake and numerous water sources such as Shallenberger Spring and Fish Pond Springs.

A network of mountain passes and ranch roads, including Cave Valley Rd and Mosier Rd, crisscross the area between Lowry Canyon and Sawmill Canyon. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Steptoe Creek, which flows through the heart of the valley near Comins Meadow. These features highlight the importance of localized geography and hydrology in a region dominated by high-altitude ranching and open range land.