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2014 Map of Powell Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Wassuk Range dominates this portion of Mineral County, where high-elevation terrain is punctuated by a series of critical water sources. Named springs such as Log Cabin Spring, Stageroad Spring, and Willow Spring suggest the historical importance of these sites for travel and livestock in an otherwise arid landscape. Much of the central and southern area is managed as part of the Toiyabe National Forest, encompassing significant landmarks like Powell Mtn and the broad expanse of Long Valley.

Drainage patterns are clearly defined by numerous canyons, including Cottonwood Canyon and Johnston Canyon to the north, which give way to the lower elevations of Alkali Valley in the southwest corner. The map captures the remote character of this mountain environment, documenting the network of canyons and springs that sustained early activity in the region, from Buller Canyon down to the high flats of Table Mtn.