Dolly Varden Spring and Austin Spring provide critical water sources in this arid stretch of Elko County, where the terrain shifts dramatically from the high elevations of the Dolly Varden Mountains to the broad expanse of Antelope Valley. The prominence of Sharp Peak anchors the central ridge, overlooking a series of deep cuts including Black Rock Canyon, Dolly Varden Canyon, and Millick Canyon. Access through this remote high-desert landscape is primarily defined by the Millick Canyon Rd and Alt US Route 93, which cuts across the southeastern corner near Dolly Varden Flat. This 2015 survey illustrates the enduring importance of isolated springs and canyons for navigation and land management in the Great Basin.
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1955 · Elko
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1958 · Elko
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1962 · Elko
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1965 · Elko
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1982 · Kinsley Mountains
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1982 · Goshute Peak
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1982 · Boone Canyon
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1982 · Sharp Peak
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1982 · Dolly Varden Spring
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1982 · White Horse Mountain NW
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