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2012 Map of Mount Wilson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Craws Ranch sits as a singular point of settlement in this high-altitude landscape of eastern Nevada, where the desert gives way to the prominent summit of Mount Wilson. Water is the defining factor of this terrain, with a network of vital sources including Mountain View Spring, Eagle Spring, and Matley Spring scattered across the slopes. These water points, along with Taffery Spring and Rock Spring, likely served as crucial anchors for local ranching and transit through this corner of Lincoln County.

The drainage patterns of Page Creek and Hulse Creek carve distinct pathways through the topography, leading into features like Hulse Canyon and the Horn Basin. Modern access is reflected by Mt Wilson Rd and Meadow Ln, which navigate a region dominated by peaks such as Squaw Knoll. The map details a landscape where life and travel are dictated by the presence of isolated springs and the dramatic relief of the Great Basin mountain ranges.