2011 Map of Emigrant Peak

About this map

Emigrant Peak stands as a prominent high point in this 2011 survey of Lander County, Nevada. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage features that cut through the high desert terrain, including Sand Canyon to the north and Acree Canyon near the center. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid region, as evidenced by the marking of Ryan Canyon Spring and the drainage courses of Porter Creek and Smith Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated area where the natural topography and primitive road networks dictate the layout of the land. The presence of Gilbert Canyon further illustrates the deeply eroded character of the mountainsides surrounding the peak, providing a detailed record of the physical geography of this portion of Nevada in the early 21st century.