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2014 Map of Natchez Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Auld Lang Syne Peak and the high ridges of the East Range dominate this part of Nevada, where the desert landscape is defined by its vital water sources and steep mountain passes. The terrain is marked by a network of seasonal drainages and named springs, including Dolly Hayden Spring, Mustang Spring, and Barrel Spring, which have long served as critical waypoints in this arid environment. These features, along with Highrock Spring, highlight the reliance on natural hydrology for travel and land use in the Great Basin.

Transportation through the mountains is facilitated by Natchez Pass and Hayden Pass, providing passage between the high peaks and the eastern reaches of Grass Valley. Remote access is further defined by rural corridors such as S Herschell Rd and Van Diest Rd. From the depths of Orofino Canyon to the summit of Organ Peak, the map illustrates a landscape of extreme relief and isolated utility, where every named spring and canyon represents a piece of the region's geographic history.