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2014 Map of Moss Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Shoshone Range dominates the eastern half of this terrain, where steep-sided canyons and high-altitude springs define the high-desert landscape. Evidence of the region’s water management and livestock history is visible through named landmarks like Lake Spring and Cottonwood Spring, located near the headwaters of Cottonwood Cr. These seasonal drainages flow westward toward the Reese River, which skirts the western edge of the quadrangle.

Remote roads such as Fish Creek Rd and Redrock Canyon Rd provide the primary access to this interior part of Lander County. Between the mountain peaks and the river valley, features like Smith Flat and the drainage of Moss Cr highlight the varied topography of the Great Basin. This 2014 survey documents the enduring physical character of the Shoshone foothills, capturing the relationship between high-elevation water sources and the arid valleys below.