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2011 Map of Fortynine Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fortynine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fortynine Ranch and the nearby Fortynine Camp serve as the primary human touchpoints in this arid corner of Washoe County. The landscape is defined by the massive profile of Fortynine Mountain, where numerous water sources including Willow Spring and Cottonwood Spring emerge from the slopes to feed drainage systems like Fortynine Creek.

Evidence of the historical movement of people and livestock is etched into the terrain via the Applegate Trl and Dugway Rd. This high-desert region is characterized by its reliance on isolated water points, such as Slide Spring and Farmer Spring, which dictated the routes of early travelers and the placement of modern ranching infrastructure. The map details the intricate seasonal flow of Secret Creek and South Creek as they cut through the plateau around Eagle Gulch.