2014 Map of Cottonwood Peak

About this map

Cottonwood Peak rises above a high-desert landscape defined by the drainage of the South Fork Owyhee River and its numerous tributaries. This survey captures a remote section of the Tuscarora Mountains where the terrain transitions into the broad floor of Independence Valley. Water sources are central to the geography here, ranging from the thermal waters of Hot Sulphur Springs to seasonal flows like Skull Cr and Niagara Cr. The map reveals a land utilized for ranching and transit, noted by the presence of River Ranch Rd and Co Road 735. Significant landforms such as Cottonwood Creek Canyon and the level expanse of Swimmers Flat demonstrate the varied topography that has historically shaped movement and settlement patterns in northern Nevada.