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2012 Map of Ferris Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ferris Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Utah Mine Camp stands as the primary human settlement footprint in this high-altitude landscape of central Nevada. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainages and peaks, with Dome Peak providing a central landmark among the mountain slopes. Water sources are critical here, evidenced by the presence of Big Spring and Clarks Spring, which likely supported early prospecting and cattle operations in the region.

A complex network of waterways, including Ferris Creek, Elder Creek, and Indian Creek, suggests a landscape deeply carved by seasonal runoff. The route marked as Hilltop Rd follows the upper reaches of Indian Creek, providing a corridor through the high country. For the researcher, this map documents the persistent infrastructure of mineral exploration and the natural hydrology that dictated where camps and roads were established in the Nevada desert.