2018 Map of Independence Valley NE

About this map

The Pequop Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nevada, where dramatic topographic relief descends into the broad Goshute Valley. The presence of the historic California Trl cutting through the southeastern corner of the quadrangle highlights the enduring importance of this corridor for transcontinental travel. Water remains the primary shaper of human activity here, evidenced by the siting of Big Springs Ranch near the dependable flows of Big Springs. Local drainage is defined by ephemeral systems like Sixmile Cr and Hardy Cr, while numerous ravines such as Spud Canyon and Mahogany Canyon carve into the mountain slopes. The map also traces the modern route of Six Mile Road as it winds through the northern peaks, connecting the isolated ranching operations to the wider region.