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2011 Map of Dun Glen Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dun Glen Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dun Glen Peak dominates the eastern high ground of this Nevada landscape, where the rugged topography of the East Range meets the Great Basin floor. Along the western edge, the Humboldt River carves through the flats near Big Alkali Spring, a vital water source in this arid corridor. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal drainages and named canyons that reflect the area's geological and pioneer history, including the evocatively named Auld Lang Syne Gulch and Osburns Cañon.

Water remains the primary defining feature for any researcher of this terrain. A series of numbered springs, from Rasberry Spring One to Rasberry Spring Four, dot the slopes near Raspberry Creek, illustrating the critical nature of these small water points for local ranching or early prospectors. The intersection of modern infrastructure and traditional landmarks is evident where Interstate 80 cuts across the drainage of White Horse Creek and Cedar Creek, bypassing the deeper reaches of Cedar Canyon and Cosgrave Canyon.