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2021 Map of McKinney Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The East Range dominates this landscape in Pershing County, Nevada, where water sources appear as critical landmarks for navigation and survival in the high desert. Scattered throughout the terrain are isolated water points including Root Spring, Dago Spring, and Polkinghorne Spring, each serving as a vital node in an otherwise arid environment. The map details a complex network of 4WD tracks and local roads that thread through the high country, connecting the northern Ladd Canyon and Reed Canyon to the southern reaches near the Sou Hills.

McKinney Pass provides a natural corridor through the range, while the landmark at Fencemaker reflects the area's history of cattle ranching and land management. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns from Grayson Canyon and identify remote locations like Twin Springs and Kyle Spring. The topography reveals the intricate drainage basins and ridgelines that have historically influenced movement and land use in this part of the Great Basin.