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2018 Map of Fife Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Clover Mountains terrain dominates this corner of Lincoln County, where the landscape is defined by high-altitude flats and vital water catchments. The area around Fife Mtn and Fife Flat illustrates a high-desert dependency on managed water sources, evidenced by several small reservoirs such as Three Points Reservoir and Cedar Reservoir. These features, along with Fife Spring, likely served as crucial points for livestock and range management in this remote high-elevation environment.

Water flows and drainage patterns are carved into the earth by Pine Wash, which winds past Gum Hill toward the southeast. The map reveals a complex system of canyons, including Jacks Canyon and Pine Canyon, cutting through the slopes. This network of springs—from Grapevine Spring to Sheep Spring—and seasonal washes highlights the precarious balance of life and industry in the Nevada backcountry during the early 21st century.