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2015 Map of Quinn Canyon Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Quinn Canyon Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Humboldt National Forest dominates the high-elevation northern landscape of this Lincoln County survey, where the peaks of the Quinn Canyon Range rise above the arid basins below. This region is characterized by steep drainage systems and vital water sources in an otherwise dry environment, most notably at Quinn Canyon Springs and Trough Spring. These features would have been essential waypoints for early travel through the high desert.

The topography transitions from the high ridges of Moonshine Canyon and Little Water Canyon down toward the southern expanse of the Sand Spring Valley. Human transit through this remote terrain is marked by the presence of Quinn Canyon Rd and Barney Pass Rd, which navigate the natural gaps between the mountain ranges. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System township and range divisions, illustrating how this portion of Nevada was partitioned for management and resource oversight.