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2014 Map of Needle Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tobin Range dominates this landscape in Pershing County, where the high desert terrain transitions between prominent summits and secluded canyons. Needle Peak and Rim Peak provide significant navigational landmarks for those tracking the historical movement through these mountains. The presence of Golconda Pass suggests a vital natural corridor, linked by the Golconda Canyon Rd which winds through the Golconda Canyon and its south fork.

Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, marked by the Upper Cottonwood Spring, Lower Cottonwood Spring, and Mud Spring. These springs, along with drainages like Bushee Cr and Indian Cr, likely served as essential stopping points for early travelers and livestock. The map also delineates the distinct geography of Little Miller Basin and Miller Basin, offering a detailed view of the land as it was documented in the early twenty-first century.