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2021 Map of Government Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Government Peak stands as the primary landmark in this high-elevation corner of White Pine County, where the northern reaches of the Snake Range define the landscape. This 2021 survey reveals a complex network of drainage systems typical of the Great Basin's interior, including the expansive Indian George Wash and the northern White Cloud Wash. The geography is characterized by sharp relief and natural water sources such as Cain Springs, which likely served as critical waypoints in this arid environment.

While largely devoid of modern settlements, the map provides a clear look at the township and range divisions across T20N and T19N, marking the transition from the rugged slopes of Cave Canyon and the Little Hills to the lower basins of Tungstonia Wash. This documentation captures the area's topographical character before significant modern development, emphasizing the natural corridors and peaks that have historically guided movement through the Nevada desert.