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2012 Map of Crippen Canyon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Crippen Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Shoshone Range dominates this portion of Lander County, where a legacy of silver-era industry is still evident through several named mill sites. Concentrated near the settlement of Lewis, mining infrastructure including the Starr Grove Mill, Eagle Mill, and Highland Chief Mill sit along the drainage of Lewis Creek. This cluster, accompanied by the Lewis Post Office, suggests a once-active corridor of ore processing and transit tucked into the eastern slopes of the mountains.

Lower elevations to the west transition into a ranching landscape, anchored by the Home Ranch and Trout Creek Ranch. A network of seasonal drainages and springs, such as Willow Spring and Horse Canyon Spring, provide vital water sources in this arid environment. The map also traces Jenkins Rd, a primary artery cutting through the canyons, connecting these remote agricultural outposts to the broader high-desert region. Prominent terrain features like Lewis Peak and Cape Horn provide clear landmarks for navigating the complex topography of the range.