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2014 Map of Mountain City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mountain City and the nearby settlement of Patsville serve as central points in this high-desert landscape, situated along the winding course of the Owyhee River. The terrain is defined by a series of gulches and ridges, including China Gulch and Granite Ridge, which lead toward the peaks of the Bruneau Range and the Wild Horse Range. Much of the eastern and southern portions of the map fall within the Humboldt National Forest, where the topography rises sharply to features like Haystack Mtn and Bear Foot Mtn.

Water sources are critical markers in this arid environment, with numerous springs such as Hot Spring, Muddy Flat Spring, and Roach Spring scattered across the township lines. These points, along with the drainage network of Allegheny Cr and California Cr, trace the essential hydrology that sustained early mining and ranching interests in this corner of Elko County. The map provides a detailed view of the land before modern developments, highlighting isolated landmarks like Devils Gate and Quartzite Hill.