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2021 Map of Mount Ardivey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Shoshone Mountains rise prominently within the Toiyabe National Forest, dominated by the high point of Mt Ardivey. This landscape is defined by its drainages and canyons, including Mission Canyon and Farrington Canyon, which serve as natural conduits through the high desert. While the terrain is primarily mountainous, the presence of Cripple Spring and Golden Spring points to the vital water sources that have historically supported ranching and movement through this part of Nye County.

Remote trails such as the Cripple Spring Trl and Farrington Ranch Trl indicate the enduring legacy of land use in the region, connecting water sources and mountain passes. To the south, Golden Wash flows toward Golden Summit, illustrating the complex topography where dry desert washes meet the foothills of the larger range. These named features represent the fundamental markers for navigation in a territory defined more by its geology and scarce water than by permanent settlement.