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1988 Map of North Shoshone Peak

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of North Shoshone Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

North Shoshone Peak towers over this section of the Toiyabe National Forest, marking a high point in the central Nevada wilderness. This late 1980s provisional survey illustrates a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and deep drainage systems. Water remains the primary focal point for navigation and survival in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Upper Cole Camp Springs and Lower Cole Camp Spring along the upper reaches of the drainage network.

The map details several significant topographical features, including the prominent Devils Gate Canyon and Underdown Canyon. These natural corridors, along with Peterson Creek and Schoonover Creek, trace the flow of water from the high peaks toward the valley floors. A notable administrative boundary between Lander and Nye counties cuts through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle, intersecting with Becker Canyon.