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2014 Map of Corcoran Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Toquima Range dominates this portion of the Toiyabe National Forest, where high-elevation landmarks like Tooth Rock and Little Table Mtn overlook a complex system of drainages. To the east, the terrain descends into the broad expanse of Monitor Valley, a stark contrast to the steep incisions of Corcoran Canyon and Waterfall Canyon. The presence of Corcoran Divide Spring and Little Table Mountain Spring indicates the critical role of water sources in this arid high-country environment.

Transportation through the area is limited to the north-south corridor of NV-82 in the valley and primitive forest routes like the NFD 444 TRL near Toll Canyon. Local topographic features such as the Meadow Creek Bench and the convergence of Widow Smiths Cr with other seasonal streams illustrate the erosional patterns of the Great Basin landscape. This 2014 survey captures a remote wilderness area defined by significant relief and managed public lands.