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2021 Map of Goshute Creek

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Goshute Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Indian Ranch Spring and several other water sources anchor this high-elevation landscape in eastern Nevada, where the border between Elko and White Pine counties divides the terrain. The topography is dominated by the Goshute Basin and Steptoe Valley, showing a classic Basin and Range environment where seasonal drainages like McDermid Cr and Goshute Cr flow from the surrounding heights toward the flats.

Remote land management and ranching history are evident in the sparse infrastructure, primarily consisting of White Pine Co Road 25 and various named springs such as Dry Canyon Spring and Lime Kiln Spring. These isolated water points were historically critical for livestock and travelers in the arid Great Basin. The map also delineates the Flat Canyon area, providing a modern look at a largely undeveloped stretch of the Nevada interior.