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2014 Map of Frenchie Flat

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Frenchie Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Frenchie Flat sits at the base of the Cortez Mountains in this high-desert basin and range survey. The landscape is defined by its scarce water sources, marked by several named springs including Two Tanks Spring, One Tank Spring, and Colburn Spring. These watering points, alongside Thomas Cr and Frenchie Cr, historically dictated the movement of livestock and travelers through this arid portion of Eureka County.

Topographic transitions are sharp, moving from the level expanse of Crescent Valley toward the dramatic elevations of Pony Trail Canyon and Cave Canyon. Historic transit routes are preserved here via Dann Frenchie Rd and Stitzel Pass Rd, while natural passages through the terrain are found at Willow Corral Pass and along Scotts Gulch. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of early ranching territory and the natural geologic barriers of the Great Basin.