Crescent Valley dominates the central portion of this 2014 survey, illustrating the expansive basin-and-range topography at the border of Lander and Eureka counties. The landscape transitions from the level floor of the valley to the rising slopes of the Cortez Mountains in the southeast, where distinct drainage features like Mule Canyon and Brock Canyon carve into the upland terrain. Seasonal watercourses including Indian Creek and Cooks Creek indicate the drainage patterns typical of this arid region. The map documents a sparse but deliberate network of transit and utility routes, including Pole Rd and Cortez Way, which reflect the area's history of mineral exploration and ranching access. Regional connectivity is maintained via NV-306 and NV-304, serving as primary corridors through this section of the Great Basin.
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1938 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1944 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Crescent Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Crescent Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Winnemucca
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Frenchie Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Horse Creek Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Winnemucca
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Winnemucca
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1985 · Hand-Me-Down Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000