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2014 Map of Mount Taylor

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mount Taylor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mt Taylor stands as the central landmark of this high-elevation landscape within the Cherry Creek Range of eastern Nevada. The topography is defined by sharp vertical relief and a network of drainages including Taylor Canyon, Mountain Lion Canyon, and Corral Canyon. This arid environment is marked by numerous vital water sources, ranging from the numbered series of Taylor Spring sites to the uniquely named Quake Spring and Gooseberry Spring.

The western portion of the map transitions into the broad expanse of Butte Valley, where Butte Valley Rd and CR-784 provide the primary transit corridors through this remote ranching and grazing country. The distribution of springs like Main Camp Spring and Twin Springs across these high basins suggests the historical importance of water management for livestock and early travelers navigating the Great Basin terrain. The map serves as a primary record of these named landmarks and hydrologic features as they appeared in the early 21st century.