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2012 Map of Pilot Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pilot Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pilot Peak anchors this high-desert landscape on the border of Utah and Nevada, serving as a prominent landmark within the Pilot Range. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and intermittent water sources, where Debbs Canyon and Horse Canyon cut through the mountainside. Life in this arid environment is clustered around vital water points like McCuistion Springs, Cove Springs, and Willow Spring, which likely supported the localized ranching operations seen at Bar O Ranch.

Transportation and utility are reflected in the presence of the Pilot Creek Ranches Airport, indicating the reliance on private aviation in this sparsely populated region. The map tracks the winding paths of Buckhorn Creek, Bettridge Creek, and Debbs Creek as they flow from the highlands toward the basin floor, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Great Basin during the early twenty-first century.