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2018 Map of Currie Gardens

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Currie Gardens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Steptoe Valley dominates the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the desert floor meets the rising elevations of the Cherry Creek Range to the southwest. The presence of numerous water sources, including Locust Spring, Mustang Springs, and Thompson Springs, underscores the critical role of groundwater in this arid environment. These springs historically served as vital waypoints for livestock and travelers across the northern Great Basin.

Surface drainage is defined by the ephemeral Phalen Cr, which winds through the northern sections near Palomino Ridge and Twin Springs. The settlement at Currie Gardens sits at the base of the mountains, connected to the wider region by Highway 93 and secondary routes like Cottonwood Canyon Rd and BLM RD 1023. This 2018 survey provides a clear view of the complex topography within Cottonwood Canyon and the surrounding public lands managed for grazing and resource access.