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2021 Map of Devils Armchair

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Devils Armchair
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Devils Armchair formation serves as a central landmark in this Elko County landscape, where the terrain is defined by the complex drainage systems of the E Fork Beaver Cr and W Fork Beaver Cr. This region of Nevada is characterized by its numerous water sources, vital for ranching and wildlife in an arid environment, including Beaver Spring, Coupling Spring, and Mcconnell Spring. The geography shows a network of named heights and fields, such as Rim Rock and Mexican Field, which speak to the localized nomenclature used by land managers and residents.

The southeastern portion of the map is punctuated by the Mallard Hills and the winding path of Cabin Cr, illustrating the rugged topography that transitions between different township and range boundaries. The distribution of these water features, from Rimrock Spring in the northwest to Summit Cr in the east, suggests a landscape where movement and activity have historically been tethered to these sparse but essential hydration points.