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2018 Map of Natchez Pass

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Natchez Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Auld Lang Syne Peak and Organ Peak anchor the high elevations of the East Range in this desert landscape of Pershing County. This environment is defined by a series of significant canyons and passes that have historically facilitated movement through the Great Basin, including Natchez Pass, Hayden Pass, and the aptly named Emigrant Canyon. The presence of Jupiter Mine Rd in the north suggests the region's enduring connection to mineral exploration.

Water sources are vital landmarks across this arid terrain, with numerous named points such as Dolly Hayden Spring, Mustang Spring, and Barrel Spring scattered between the ridges. These springs and drainages like Rock Hill Cr provide essential stopping points in an area otherwise dominated by the sharp relief of features like Rockhill Mtn and Orofino Canyon. The eastern edge of the survey transitions into the more level expanses of Grass Valley.