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2018 Map of Heath Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Grant Range dominates this portion of Nye County, where high-altitude springs provide vital water sources in an arid landscape. Within the southern reaches of the Humboldt National Forest, the terrain is defined by steep drainage systems such as Post Canyon, Balsam Canyon, and the namesake Heath Canyon. These topographical features illustrate the complex geological character of the Great Basin, with elevations varying sharply between peaks and basin floors.

Logistics and travel are limited to a handful of routes, most notably the Balsam Spring Road crossing through the southwest. Named water features like Upper Blind Spring, Heath Springs, and Mud Spring point to the critical points of interest for early travelers and land managers in this high-desert environment. The map also traces the significant Big Spring Wash and the prominent Blue Eagle Pass, offering a detailed view of the natural corridors used for navigation through the mountains.