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2021 Map of Mount Ferguson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Gabbs Valley Range dominates this corner of Mineral County, rising toward the prominent peak of Mt Ferguson. The landscape is defined by a critical network of desert water sources that would have been essential for early prospectors and ranchers, including Indian Spring, Wildhorse Spring, and Paint Rock Spring. These isolated springs are often found tucked into topographical breaks like The Narrows or near the mouth of Paint Rock Canyon.

Transportation through this arid terrain is limited to routes like Rabbit Springs Rd, which skirts the western edge of the mountains. To the south, the drainage of Petrified Wash suggests a complex geological history, leading toward Upper Petrified Spring. The map provides a clear look at the township and range system, marking the intersection of the T9N and T10N boundaries across the high desert flats of Gabbs Valley.