2018 Map of Pequop Summit SW

About this map

Independence Valley dominates the central portion of this Elko County quadrangle, where the desert landscape is defined by the drainage of Independence Cr. To the east, the rising slopes of the Pequop Mountains create a sharp contrast in topography, containing features like Maverick Canyon. This area represents a critical high-desert transit corridor, with the modern infrastructure of Interstate 80 and Alternate U.S. 93 slicing through the valley floor to connect remote northeastern Nevada ranchlands and mining regions. Seasonally dependent waterways like Barnet Springs Cr and W Squaw Cr trace the drainages from the higher elevations, illustrating the sparse but vital water network that has historically dictated land use and transit in this high-altitude basin.