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1980 Map of Mount Annie NE

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Mount Annie NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Monte Cristo Mountains dominate the western edge of this Nevada landscape, descending into the broad expanse of Gabbs Valley. This arid basin in Nye County is defined by its drainage systems, including Phillips Wash and Gabbs Wash, which pattern the valley floor. Evidence of resource exploration and infrastructure is visible through a prominent Pipeline and several locations marked simply as Prospect, indicating the mineral interests that have long drawn attention to this remote section of the Great Basin.

Water sources are scarce and localized, notably at the Upper Phillips Well, a critical point for survival and industry in this environment. The presence of numerous routes designated as Jeep Trail suggests a landscape accessed primarily for geological study or mining activities rather than permanent settlement. The distinctive landform of Cobble Cuesta provides a clear geological marker in the southern portion of the quadrangle.