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2018 Map of Old Mans Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Snake Range dominates this portion of the Humboldt National Forest, where high-elevation drainage systems carve through the Great Basin landscape. These deep ravines, including Old Mans Canyon and Eldridge Canyon, define the rugged topography of White Pine County. The hydrology of the area is centered on Silver Creek and Hendrys Creek, which are fed by seasonal runoff and isolated water sources like Rhodes Spring and Coyote Spring.

Evidence of early access and land management is visible through the network of forest roads and trails, such as Silver Creek Rd and Old Mans Road. These routes navigate the transition from the high peaks down toward the Miller Basin Wash. The survey reflects a sparsely populated wilderness where transportation is dictated by the steep walls of Rock Canyon and the winding path of Trail Canyon, preserving the character of Nevada's interior ranges as they appeared in the early 21st century.