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2014 Map of Crippen Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Crippen Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Shoshone Range dominates this portion of Lander County, revealing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and high-altitude water sources. Rising toward Lewis Peak, the terrain is carved by a series of dramatic drainages including Crippen Canyon, Whisky Canyon, and Pipe Canyon. These natural features dictate the path of the few established routes in the area, such as Martin Ranch Rd and Lewis Canyon Rd, which navigate the base of the slopes.

Water is a critical but localized resource here, appearing as isolated springs like Willow Spring, Horse Canyon Spring, and Shale Spring. These points, along with seasonal flows in Lewis Cr and Trout Cr, provide essential landmarks for land management and navigation in an otherwise arid environment. The map captures the intersection of natural topography and the rectilinear lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how modern boundaries are imposed upon the ancient, folded geography of the Great Basin.