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2012 Map of McGill

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of McGill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

McGill stands as the primary population center in this portion of White Pine County, clustered around the McGill Post Office along the base of the mountains. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Duck Creek as it flows toward Bassett Lake and the broader valley floor. Rural life is evidenced by small settlements and cattle operations like Romeo Ranch and Steptoe, connected by a network of local thoroughfares such as Pole Line Rd and Bassett Lake Rd.

Numerous natural water sources including Schoolhouse Spring, Kid Spring, and Heusser Springs are vital markers for the arid Steptoe Valley environment. Geographically, the area transition from the valley basin to higher elevations through landmarks like Rattlesnake Canyon and Axehandle Pass. The presence of the namesake settlement and the outlying stop at Adverse illustrates the distribution of historic mining and ranching interests in this high desert region.