2015 Map of North Shoshone Peak

About this map

North Shoshone Peak stands as the primary landmark in this high-elevation portion of the Toiyabe National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp relief of the Shoshone Mountains, where deep drainage systems like Underdown Canyon, Riley Canyon, and Becker Canyon cut through the terrain. Evidence of seasonal water and early stock-raising or camping sites is found in labels such as Upper Cole Camp Springs and Lower Cole Camp Spring, providing tangible points for those tracing the history of land use in this part of the Great Basin. Small streams like Schoonover Cr and Birchim Cr navigate the complex topography, while the boundary between Lander and Nye counties crosses the southern portion of the quadrangle. Sparse road access via Ione Rd and Elkhorn Rd highlights the isolated nature of this mountain range in the early 21st century.