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1987 Map of Kious Spring

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Kious Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Great Basin National Park and the surrounding Humboldt National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape in White Pine County. The topography is defined by dramatic elevation changes across Horse Heaven and deep drainages like Pole Canyon and Young Canyon. These canyons served as conduits for water and seasonal activity, supported by numerous water sources including Kious Spring, Tilford Spring, and Mahogany Spring.

Evidence of historical prospecting is found in the high basins, most notably the Bonita Mine and scattered prospects near Snake Creek. The presence of Baker Campground and Snake Creek Campground highlights the transition of this area from a mineral extraction zone to one managed for conservation and public access. Natural landmarks such as Standing Snake Pinnacle and Castle Butte provide distinctive reference points for those tracking historical land use and early surveying lines.