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1987 Map of Mount Como

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Mount Como
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Pine Nut Mountains and the northern reaches of the Buckskin Range dominate this interior Nevada landscape, which straddles the high-elevation boundary between Lyon and Douglas counties. This 1980s-era survey reveals a rugged terrain defined by significant mineral exploration, evidenced by numerous Prospects and individual Prospect labels scattered across the mountain flanks. These markings, along with the isolated Sunrise Camp, suggest a persistent legacy of prospecting in the high desert long after the initial regional mining booms.

Water remains a critical element for navigation and land use in this arid environment, with several labeled Spring and Well sites serving as vital landmarks. High mountain passes and basins, such as Sunrise Pass and Sunrise Basin, indicate the natural transit corridors through the range. Notable peaks like Mount Como provide reference points for the area's complex topography, while drainage features like Churchill Canyon and Spring Gulch further detail the watershed's structure.