2014 Map of Mount Grafton

About this map

Mount Grafton dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Schell Creek Range, marking a dramatic divide between steep alpine terrain and the level expanse of Lake Valley to the east. This 2014 survey documents a critical watershed defined by a high density of named springs, such as Deer Track Spring, Schwartz Tunnel Spring, and Wambolt Springs, which feed a series of eastward-draining creeks including Mill Cr and Wambolt Cr. The intersection of the White Pine and Lincoln County line bisects the quadrangle, highlighting the administrative boundary in this sparsely populated region. Human activity is concentrated along the eastern corridor where Geyser Rd skirts the valley floor, providing access to the Geyser Ranch Airport and nearby Geyser Ranch Springs. The map reveals a land managed for its water resources and ranching potential, with canyons like Cottonwood Canyon and Lanter Canyon cutting through the limestone and volcanic layers of the range.