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2018 Map of Dogskin Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Virginia Mountains and the prominent Dogskin Mtn dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Nevada. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal water sources and canyons, characterized by numerous family-named landmarks such as McKissick Canyon and Settlemyer Spring. These features, alongside Ernie Spring and Whisky Spring, indicate a long history of range management and livestock grazing in the arid basins.

Transport through the region is anchored by the Winnemucca Ranch Rd, which threads between the peaks and through the Winnemucca Valley. The presence of the Milk Ranch Reservoir in the northern reaches, near Upper Dry Valley, further suggests the historical and ongoing importance of water security in this terrain. This survey provides a precise look at the topographical relationship between the high ridges and the valleys used for transit and survival in Washoe County.