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2021 Map of Pete Hanson Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pete Hanson Cr and Henderson Cr flow through the eastern basins of this Eureka County landscape, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns that define the Great Basin region. The area is characterized by the meeting of three distinct lowland regions: Pine Valley, Denay Valley, and Garden Valley. These basins are separated by topographic rises such as Red Hill, creating a complex network of seasonal watercourses including Denay Cr, Geyser Cr, and Indian Cr.

The road network reflects the logistical needs of remote Nevada, with established routes like Cortez Beowawe Rd and Buckhorn Rd connecting disparate ranching and mining locales. Smaller spurs, such as J D Ranch Rd and J D Ranch Mineral Spring Rd, point toward specific land uses and early water sources. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System grid, including townships t26n r50e and t25n r51e, which helped organize this vast interior territory.