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2014 Map of Iron Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Old Emigrant Trl winds across the high desert terrain of Humboldt County, tracing a historic path through Emigrant Canyon as it follows the course of the Humboldt River. This 2014 survey documents a landscape defined by the drainage patterns of Herrin Slough and the wide expanse of Pumpernickel Valley. The geography is anchored by prominent landmarks such as Edna Mtn and the namesake Iron Point, reflecting the topography that challenged early westward travelers.

The settlement at Red House stands in the northeast, marking a point of human activity along the river's bend. Modern infrastructure like Nf-413 and the interstate corridor now bisect the same valley floor where pioneers once navigated. The map provides a clear view of the relationship between the seasonal water sources and the arid basins, essential for researchers tracking the evolution of Nevada's transit corridors.