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2021 Map of Ely

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ely
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ely serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape, anchored by civic and spiritual landmarks like the White Pine County Courthouse and Saint Bartholomews Episcopal Church. Located at the edge of the Egan Range, the town is surrounded by a complex network of canyons and high-altitude features. To the south, the terrain rises toward Ward Mtn, where the Ward Mt Campground and numerous trails like the Ward Trl and Ward Mtn Short Cut suggest a landscape heavily utilized for recreation and forest management within the Humboldt National Forest.

The hydrography of the region is defined by seasonal washes and perennial springs, such as Murry Springs and Ice Plant Spring, which have historically sustained settlement in this arid environment. Significant geologic features like the Natural Arch and The Big Bluff overlook the town, while naming conventions such as Dead Horse Wash and Sawmill Canyon hint at the area's pioneer and industrial past. The distinction between the Lower Terrace and Upper Terrace near Gubler Canyon further illustrates the localized geography used by residents and land managers.