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2014 Map of Jackrabbit Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest encompasses the southern portion of this high-desert landscape, where the northern reaches of the Monitor Range rise above the basin floor. The boundary between Lander Co and Eureka Co bisects the terrain, marking a political division in a region defined primarily by its sparse water sources and ranching access routes. Key hydrology like Jackrabbit Spring and Kelly Cr provide the essential points of interest for understanding the historical land use of this arid corridor.

A network of unpaved thoroughfares, including Monitor Valley Rd and Belmont Rd, suggests the enduring importance of traditional transit paths through the Great Basin. These roads connect remote drainages such as Stoneberger Cr and Reynolds Cr, tracing the natural contours of the valley as it transitions into the upland forest. The map serves as a primary record of the topographic and jurisdictional layout of this interior Nevada region at the start of the 21st century.