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2022 Map of Pinyon Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pinyon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sageland and the open expanse of Kelso Valley anchor this high-elevation landscape in the eastern Piute Mountains. The map highlights a remote transition between the mountains and the high desert, centered on the Kelso Valley Airport. This area is defined by a sparse but essential network of water sources, including Willow Spring, Green Spring, and Meussels Spring, which have long served travelers and ranchers in this arid environment.

The rugged terrain is traversed by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl, which winds past Mayan Peak and Pinyon Mtn. Significant routes like S Kelso Valley Rd and Butterbredt Canyon Rd provide access through deep cuts like Butterbredt Canyon and Bright Star Canyon. From the heights of Butterbredt Peak to the canyon floor, the map details a landscape of isolated ridges and critical drainage systems like Kelso Cr.