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2021 Map of Connors Pass

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Connors Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Taylor Ruins and the adjacent Taylor Town indicate the archaeological and historical footprint of human activity within the eastern slopes of the Schell Creek Range. This high-altitude landscape is characterized by its vital water sources, such as North Taylor Spring, South Taylor Spring, and Crethers Springs, which supported both the mining era and the ranching activity within the Humboldt National Forest.

Transit through this mountain terrain is anchored by Connors Pass, a critical geographic gate connecting the Steptoe Valley to the west with the interior of the range. The map illustrates the convergence of historical roads and modern routes, including the Horse and Cattle Camp Loop Rd and the South West Schell Trl, reflecting a legacy of resource extraction and seasonal grazing. From the heights of Taylor Peak to the bottomlands of Connors Canyon, the map preserves a record of isolated spring-fed enclaves and the infrastructure of the White Pine high desert.