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2014 Map of Indian Head Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Indian Head Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Indian Head Peak rises as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape of Mineral County, marking the high ground between the Gillis Range to the north and the Garfield Hills to the south. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with Paymaster Canyon and Blackrock Gulch carving deep channels through the mountain slopes. These natural corridors suggest historical routes through the range, potentially used by early prospectors or travelers crossing the arid basin.

Soda Spring Valley dominates the central portion of the map, characterized by large alluvial fans and expansive wash areas where seasonal water drainage from the surrounding peaks settles. Human infrastructure is limited but strategically placed, including the prominent Powerline Rd which follows the east-west grain of the valley. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System, showing the township and range divisions such as t9n r33e that govern this section of the Great Basin.