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2021 Map of Corcoran Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Toquima Range dominates this portion of the Toyabe National Forest, where deep drainages like Corcoran Canyon and Trail Canyon carve through the high-elevation landscape. The eastern edge of the range descends into the broad expanse of Monitor Valley, creating a distinct topographic break where steep ridges meet the valley floor. High-altitude water sources such as Corcoran Divide Spring and Little Table Mountain Spring indicate the critical hydrology of these mountains.

Evidence of early access and range management is found in the network of paths including the Trail Canyon Creek Trl and the Little Table Connector Trl. The inclusion of named landmarks like Tooth Rock and the Meadow Creek Bench provides specific reference points for those studying the land use and natural boundaries of Nye County. The map details the transition from the high peaks of the Toquima down to Meadow Creek and Barley Creek in the valley basin.