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2021 Map of Mount Wilson

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mount Wilson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mount Wilson serves as the focal point of this arid Lincoln County landscape, reaching its peak near the convergence of high-desert basins. This modern survey reveals a rugged geography defined by its critical water sources, where named springs such as Mountain View Spring, Taffery Spring, and Rock Spring suggest the locations of vital stopping points in an otherwise dry environment. The topography is deeply incised by Hulse Canyon and Water Canyon, which channel seasonal flows into drainages like Hulse Cr and Page Cr.

High-altitude features like Squaw Knoll and Horn Basin dominate the northern terrain, while the inclusion of local tracks like Pinion Pine Rd and Meadow Ln indicates contemporary access to these remote reaches. The map clearly delineates the Public Land Survey System grid, including t5n r68e and t4n r67e, which provides a precise framework for understanding land divisions and potential historical claims in the Nevada backcountry.