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1973 Map of Horse Corral Pass

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Horse Corral Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Lake Valley serves as the vast floor between two formidable geologic structures in this 1970s survey of Lincoln County. To the east, the Wilson Range rises toward the summit of Tub Peak, while the western edge is defined by the Fortification Range and the rugged descent of Smiley Canyon. This landscape is primarily characterized by its isolation and the critical importance of water management in a high-desert environment.

Evidence of range management and early infrastructure is visible through a network of Jeep Trails and several remote water sources, including New Fortification Well, Fortification Well, and the Water Tank Well. The drainage patterns are defined by the winding course of Wilson Creek as it moves through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. High points like Horse Corral Pass indicate the historic movement of livestock and travelers through these gaps in the Great Basin topography.