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2014 Map of Desert Creek Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Desert Creek Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border where Nevada and California meet in the eastern Sierra. The map details a transition from the lower elevations of Smith Valley and Little Smith Valley up into the protected heights of the Toiyabe National Forest. This region is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous isolated water sources such as O'Banion Spring and Fourth of July Spring, which supported livestock and early ranching efforts in these high basins.

Evidence of human land management is visible in features like the Wiley Ditch and the designation of named flats and canyons, including Jackass Flat and Dalzell Canyon. The terrain is marked by significant peaks such as East Sister, Mid Sister, and Black Mtn, providing a look at the topographical divide between Lyon, Douglas, and Mono counties. The presence of Sulfur in the northeast corner points to the mineral-rich history of the Wellington Hills area during this era of resource management.