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2012 Map of Dow Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Dow Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Dow Mountain anchors this high-desert landscape in eastern Lincoln County, where water sources dictated the patterns of life and movement. Crucial reliable points like Rabbit Spring, Miser Spring, and Sheep Spring are mapped alongside the drainage systems of Sheep Spring Draw and Miller Spring Wash. These features reflect a history of livestock management and seasonal grazing in an arid environment, where every named seep was a vital resource for survival.

Evidence of historical transit and geographic transition is visible at Crestline and Horseshoe Bend, where the terrain begins its descent. From the open expanse of Bull Valley to the secluded Oak Well Hollow, the map documents a territory defined by its basins and dry washes. The presence of Miller Flat and Oak Well Canyon further illustrates the varied topography of this pocket of Nevada near the Utah border.