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2021 Map of Parker Station

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Schell Creek Range dominates the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape, where numerous seasonal springs and drainages define the hydrology of the Great Basin. This 2021 survey traces the northern and southern forks of the Sheep Cr system and the expansive Cave Valley Wash which cuts through the central valley. The topography is marked by a series of prominent canyons, including Milk Ranch Canyon, Willow Spring Canyon, and Blue Rock Canyon, each serving as natural conduits for water from the higher elevations.

Evidence of the region's ranching and wilderness heritage is found in the distribution of isolated water sources like Wildcat Spring, Sagehen Spring, and the specifically named Cabin Spring. The boundary between White Pine and Lincoln counties bisects the quadrangle, illustrating the political division across this sparsely populated terrain. The intricate network of washes, such as Haggerty Wash and Lanter Canyon, highlights the complex erosional patterns typical of this part of Nevada.