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2014 Map of Patterson Pass

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Patterson Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Pilot Range defines the high-altitude divide between Elko County, Nevada, and Box Elder County, Utah, in this 2014 survey. High peaks such as Mineral Mtn and Copper Mtn dominate the northeastern landscape, while the southern reaches descend toward Patterson Gulch. The map identifies critical water sources in an otherwise arid environment, including Sheep Range Spring, Killian Springs, and Cottonwood Springs.

Remote passage through this high-desert terrain is marked by the eponymous Patterson Pass, located near Birch Canyon. A network of unpaved tracks such as Church Rd, Burro Rd, and Patterson Pass Rd navigate the steep topography of Box Canyon and Cook Canyon. This modern rendering of the Great Basin wilderness reflects the enduring importance of high-elevation gaps and seasonal springs to regional navigation.