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2018 Map of Mail Summit

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mail Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mail Summit and the surrounding high-elevation terrain of Lincoln County dominate this topographical study. The landscape is characterized by a network of drainage ways and canyons, most notably the deep cut of Silver Canyon in the southwestern quadrant. Water sources are scarce in this arid environment, represented here by Henry Spring and Springer Spring, which likely served as critical stops for travelers crossing the high desert.

Remote passage through the area is facilitated by a few primary routes, including Mail Summit Rd and Silver Canyon Rd. The presence of Oriana Ranch Rd suggests the historical and continued importance of ranching operations in this part of Nevada. The map details the complex Township and Range system, covering portions of T2S, T3S, and T4S, which serves as a vital tool for those tracing land ownership and ranching history in the basin and range province.