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2018 Map of Ferris Creek

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ferris Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Shoshone Range dominates this portion of Lander County, forming a high-elevation landscape defined by its complex drainage network and prominent summits like Dome Peak. The terrain is etched by numerous seasonal and perennial watercourses, including the upper reaches of Ferris Cr and its W Fork Ferris Cr, which flow eastward through the central part of the quadrangle. High mountain water sources such as Big Spring near the headwaters of Trout Cr and Clarks Spring further south provided critical points of interest in this arid environment.

Transportation through this high-country area is limited to rugged tracks such as Lander Co Road 106 and Dry Canyon Rd, which navigate the northern slopes. The map also delineates the hydrological divide where several forks of Mill Creek, including the N Fork Mill Cr and S Fork Mill Cr, begin their descent to the west. This 2018 survey captures the unchanged character of this interior basin range, where the Public Land Survey System grids still provide the primary framework for land navigation.