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2014 Map of Point of Pines West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Point of Pines West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Point of Pines and its surrounding high-altitude geography are the focus of this 2014 survey. The terrain is defined by the massive Natanes Plateau and the sharp escarpment of the Nantac Rim, which drops off toward the expansive Ash Flat to the south. This landscape illustrates a complex drainage system where intermittent streams like Clover Cr and Turkey Cr feed into the higher elevations, while Bonita Cr cuts through the lower basins.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is visible through a network of tracks and trails, including Antes Trl and routes like Bia-8. Water management for ranching or local needs is noted at Headquarters Tank, while the natural features of Point of Pines Lake and the ephemeral Dry Lake suggest the seasonal nature of water in these mountains. The map provides a detailed view of the transition from the Natanes Mountains down to the wide open spaces of Big Prairie and Ash Flat.