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2021 Map of Pine Nut Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pine Nut Valley sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, flanked by the Pine Nut Mountains and the prominent Mt Siegel. The terrain transitions from the steep slopes of Rice Peak and the Buckskin Range in the north toward the agricultural floor of Smith Valley in the east. This eastern edge shows a complex water management system marked by the Colony Ditch, which supports local irrigation efforts.

Evidence of human movement and geological activity is scattered throughout the drainages. The Simpson Trl and Mason Pass Rd traverse the ridgelines and canyons, following old routes through the Great Basin. Geothermal features like Nevada Hot Springs and reliable water sources such as Iron Spring and Buckeye Cr define the early utility of this area for ranchers and travelers moving between the mountains and the desert valley below.