2018 Map of Mount Taylor

About this map

Mt Taylor and the Cherry Creek Range dominate this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nevada. Water sources are the primary indicators of human activity and survival in this arid environment, evidenced by the numbered series of Taylor Spring Number One, Two, Three, and Five. These springs, alongside Main Camp Spring and Summit Spring, suggest a history of seasonal camps or livestock management within the varied terrain of Taylor Canyon and Silo Canyon. To the west, the landscape flattens into the expansive Butte Valley, where Twin Springs and Butte Cr provide essential water at the base of the mountains. The map also records higher elevations such as High Peak and the secluded Mountain Lion Canyon, providing a detailed view of the natural drainage patterns into Taylor Canyon Cr before the terrain descends toward the valley floor.