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2023 Map of Ely

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ely
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The White Pine County Courthouse serves as the civic anchor in the town of Ely, situated at the base of the towering Egan Range. This 2023 survey illustrates the intersection of high-desert settlement and the managed wilderness of the Humboldt National Forest. The landscape south of town is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the residential streets of Upper Terrace and Lower Terrace toward the prominent peak of Ward Mtn.

A network of specialized pathways, including the Ice Plant Canyon Trl and the extensive Ward Loop G Trl system, suggests a modern economy heavily oriented toward outdoor recreation and forest access. Water remains a critical geographical feature in this arid environment, marked by sites like Murry Springs, Riepe Spring, and Lion Spring. Notable geological and landmark features such as the Natural Arch near Murry Creek and the historical survey points on Fossil Hill provide distinct orientation markers for researchers and hikers alike.