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2012 Map of Mount Taylor

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mount Taylor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mount Taylor dominates this high-altitude landscape in northeastern Nevada, where a complex network of seasonal water sources sustains the high desert environment. The presence of numerous named springs, including the sequentially numbered Taylor Spring Number One through Taylor Spring Number Five, suggests a landscape carefully monitored for livestock or wildlife management.

Drainage systems like Taylor Canyon Cr and Butte Cr carve through the terrain, originating from local summits like High Peak. Notable water points such as Main Camp Spring and Twin Springs provide specific markers for those tracing historical land use or grazing routes. The geography is further defined by the deep indentation of Taylor Canyon and the headwaters of the N Fork Williams Cr, illustrating the vital role of specific water locations in this arid region.