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2021 Map of Mount Jefferson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mt Jefferson and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Toquima Range dominate this corner of the Toiyabe National Forest in Nye County. The landscape is defined by its extreme verticality, rising from the Big Smoky Valley to a series of prominent peaks including North Summit Mt Jefferson, Mid Summit Mt Jefferson, and South Summit. This geography creates a radial drainage pattern of steep canyons and seasonal creeks, most notably Bucks Canyon and Slaughterhouse Canyon.

A network of primitive routes and footpaths, such as the Mount Jefferson Trl and Windy Pass Trl, provides the primary access to these summits. The presence of Anderson Springs, Harmon Spring, and Logan Spring highlights the vital role of scattered water sources in this arid environment. The map details a transition from low valley floors to alpine summits, tracing the rugged backcountry infrastructure used by hikers and land managers alike.