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2018 Map of Mount Stirling

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mt Stirling dominates the high-elevation landscape of the Spring Mountains, a critical watershed area within the Toiyabe National Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of water sources, including Bill Smith Springs, Horseshutem Springs, and Crystal Spring, which are vital in this arid environment near the edge of the Mojave Desert. The presence of these named springs suggests the historical importance of water for early travelers and land management in this portion of Clark County.

Transportation through the mountains is marked by specialized routes such as the Horseshutem Springs Loop and the Letterman Trail #2. The map details a transition from the deep relief of Wood Canyon to the plateau-like ridges where roads like Gold Spring Road and Lemmon Road follow the natural topography. This document provides a record of the intricate boundary where Nye and Clark counties meet amidst the high peaks.