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2012 Map of Old Mans Canyon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Old Mans Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Snake Range dominates this portion of White Pine County, where high-elevation drainages carve deep incisions into the Nevada landscape. The intricate network of seasonal and perennial waterways is defined by the convergence of the Main Fork Silver Cr, Second Fork Silver Cr, and Silver Cr, which flow southwest toward the Miller Basin Wash. This area is characterized by steep-walled features such as Old Mans Canyon and Rhodes Canyon, reflecting the erosional forces that have shaped the Great Basin over millennia.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with Rhodes Spring and Coyote Spring serving as key landmarks for navigators and local wildlife. High-altitude canyons like Trail Canyon and Eldridge Canyon punctuate the eastern and southern reaches, while access is limited to a few secondary routes including Rock Canyon Rd and NF 458 Rd. The map illustrates a remote wilderness where survival has historically depended on these specific water points and natural corridors.