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2021 Map of Crescent Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Timpahute Range dominates the northwestern landscape of this Lincoln County region, where the high desert terrain descends into the broad expanse of the Tikaboo Valley. Life in this arid environment centers on rare water sources, with several vital points such as Crescent Spring, Tule Spring, and Logan Spring scattered across the basin and range. The presence of Logan Cr within the deep cut of Logan Canyon suggests a seasonal drainage system that has historically dictated movement through the area.

Transportation follows the natural contours of the valley floors, defined by established routes like Cold Spring Rd and Reed Springs Rd. These corridors, including the path through Logan Canyon Rd, represent the modern infrastructure overlaying a landscape once traversed by early Nevada explorers and ranchers. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of topography and hydrology, from the Rye-Grass Spring to the furthest reaches of the Reed Spring drainage.