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2014 Map of Diamond Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Diamond Mountains dominate the central spine of this high-desert landscape, serving as the border between Eureka and White Pine counties. This 2014 survey documents a region defined by its vital water sources, most notably the namesake Diamond Springs and a series of numbered features such as Echemendy Number Five through Number Ten. These springs were essential for the cattle ranching operations that once moved through these canyons.

The eastern slopes are carved by deep drainages like Big Canyon and Rock Canyon, while the western side opens into the wide Diamond Valley. Evidence of historical transit remains visible at Overland Pass, a crossing through the range that connects the two valleys. Local history is further traced through named landmarks like Thompson Ranch Spring and Portuguese Spring, indicating the long human reliance on these scattered high-elevation water points in an arid environment.