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2021 Map of Cortez

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mt Tenabo anchors this high-elevation landscape where the Cortez Mountains meet the vast drainage of Crescent Valley. The map centers on the historical mining area of Cortez, situated at the intersection of the Lander Co Eureka Co line. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of canyons and springs, indicating a region where water sources were vital for early mountain settlement and operations. Notable corridors like Horse Canyon and Fourmile Canyon cut through the range, while features such as Big Field Number One and Big Field Number Two suggest specific sites of activity on the flatter high-ground plateaus.

Water distribution is marked by numerous named springs, including Sidehill Blue Spring, Cherry Tree Spring, and Rimrock Springs. These points, along with seasonal watercourses like W Fork Mill Cr and Cooks Cr, reflect the essential hydrology of the northern Nevada interior. The survey provides a clear view of the geographic isolation and geological character of this historic mining district during the early twenty-first century.