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2014 Map of Milk Ranch Spring

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Milk Ranch Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Milk Ranch Spring and several other vital water sources define the eastern slopes of the Schell Creek Range in this modern topographic survey of Lincoln County. The landscape is dominated by high-altitude terrain, including the prominent peak of Mt Montezuma and the strategic gap of Patterson Pass. These geological features overlook the broad expanse of Lake Valley to the east.

Logistical access to this high desert environment is concentrated along Patterson Pass Rd, which winds through the mountains. The distribution of named hydrologic features like Schwartz Spring, Ledge Spring, and Rosebud Spring suggests a pattern of traditional land use and cattle ranching in an area where water is the most critical resource. The map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions of the Great Basin, illustrating the intersection of natural topography and formal land management.