2021 Map of Crippen Canyon

About this map

The Shoshone Range dominates this portion of Lander County, rising toward the prominent Lewis Peak in the northeast. This high-altitude landscape is defined by a series of steep drainages, including Whisky Canyon, Rocky Canyon, and Pipe Canyon, which feed into the valley floor. The map documents vital water sources in this arid environment, such as Willow Spring, Horse Canyon Spring, and Trout Cr. Human activity is sparse, centered primarily on the southern end of the quadrangle where Tout Creek Ranch Rd provides access near Hancock Canyon. The survey illustrates a traditional Great Basin topography where seasonal creeks like Sheep Cr and Roaring Cr carve through the foothills, illustrating the relationship between the elevated peaks and the network of canyons including Crippen Canyon and Horse Canyon.