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2015 Map of Loomis Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Loomis Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Snake Mountains dominate the western horizon of this high-elevation landscape in Elko County, with Loomis Mtn serving as a prominent landmark. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Bull Camp Cr, Cold Springs Cr, and the various branches of Willow Cr. These seasonal and perennial water sources have long supported livestock and limited human activity, evidenced by the presence of Loomis Pasture and the Schoer Place in the northern portion of the quadrangle.

Water remains the primary driver of geography here, with Cold Spring and Willow Springs providing critical resources in an otherwise arid environment. The map details the transition between high ridges and the basins fed by Spring Cr and Pole Cr. For those tracing local history or land use, the placement of these named springs and specific sites like Schoer Place offers a window into the ranching heritage of the Great Basin.