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2021 Map of Magruder Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Magruder Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Magruder Mtn and the surrounding high peaks of the Palmetto Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in Esmeralda County. The area is defined by its critical water sources, which dictated movement and land use in this arid portion of Nevada. From Excelsior Spring in the north to the State Line Springs further south, these reliable points of hydrology supported travelers and early settlers navigating the high desert.

Modern transportation follows the natural contours of the land, crossing the divide at Lida Summit. The map details the drainage patterns of Lida Wash and Palmetto Wash, which carve through the terrain toward the lower Lida Valley. This 2021 update from the U.S. Geological Survey tracks the enduring landmarks of the Great Basin, including Indian Spring and Kline Spring, essential features for local history and geographic study.