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2018 Map of Morgan Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Toano Range and Goshute Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the topography is defined by sharp elevation changes between peaks and the broad Goshute Valley to the west. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by its water sources, which are critical for survival and navigation in this arid environment. Named water features like Morgan Spring, Summit Spring, and Rosebud Spring are clustered along the slopes and within protected drainage areas.

Physical passage through these mountains is marked by Morgan Pass, a significant local landmark providing a route through the rugged divide. Deep seasonal drainages such as Thirtymile Canyon and Erickson Canyon cut through the limestone and volcanic layers, while the map also details the Morgan Basin and Morris Basin, indicating the natural depressions and drainage patterns that have shaped the region's ranching and wilderness history.