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2018 Map of Mount Nutt

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mount Nutt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mt Nutt towers over the rugged transition between the Black Mountains and the Mojave Desert in this detailed 2018 survey. The landscape is defined by its critical water sources, including Gold Trail Spring, Twin Springs, and Cool Spring, which historically supported movement through this arid corridor. The small settlement at Little Meadows and the passage at Sitgreaves Pass indicate the importance of these mountain gaps for travelers.

Evidence of the area's geological and mining history is visible in the network of roads named for minerals, such as Topaz Rd, Jade Rd, and Amythest Rd. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons like Grapevine Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon, while distinctive landmarks such as Elephants Tooth and Thimble Mtn serve as natural navigational markers. The map also traces the drainage patterns of Meadow Cr as it flows toward the Sacramento Valley.