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2014 Map of Mount Como

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mt Como stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of western Nevada, where the boundaries of Lyon and Douglas counties meet. The topography is dominated by the Pine Nut Mountains and the Buckskin Range, creating a complex system of ridges and basins. To the east, the settlement of Artesia sits on the edge of Smiths Valley, reflecting the region's reliance on localized water sources such as Willow Spring and the Fulstone Number Two Spring.

Transport through this difficult terrain is marked by traditional routes like Sunrise Pass and the winding course of Eldorado Canyon. The arrangement of named springs and gulches, such as Spring Gulch, indicates the critical points of access in an arid environment. This survey captures the rural character of the area, where large sections of township and range remain focused on the natural geography and small-scale settlements at the desert's edge.