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2021 Map of Papoose Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Papoose Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Papoose Canyon and the high ridges of the Pinon Range dominate this northern Nevada landscape, where the boundary between Eureka and Elko counties cuts through a series of high-desert basins. This modern topographic study reveals a complex network of drainage systems, including the headwaters of Trout Cr and its tributaries, such as Dixie Fork Trout Cr and S Fork Trout Cr. These seasonal watercourses flow through high plateaus like Evans Flat, providing critical water points in an otherwise arid environment.

The human footprint in this part of the Great Basin is sparse, defined primarily by transportation routes like Iron Mine Rd and isolated water sources such as Indian Spring and Papoose Spring. The vast Smith Creek Basin in the southeast corner of the map provides a distinct contrast to the more confined terrain of Lee Canyon, illustrating the varied topography of Nevada’s basin and range province.