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2012 Map of Rattlesnake Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Strawberry Ranch and Eldridge Ranch serve as primary human landmarks in this high-desert region of White Pine County, where modern highway infrastructure meets traditional ranching terrain. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of Rattlesnake Mountain and Cedar Mountain, overlooking the vast Diamond Valley. Water sources remain central to the geography here, with several named drainages and intermittent springs providing a vital network across the arid surface.

Ephemeral flows like Pedrioli Creek, Minoletti Creek, and Mau Creek originate in the high ground near Green Canyon and Black Point. Strategic water points such as Willow Spring, Fairy Dell, and Robinson Springs illustrate the critical nature of these features for land use in the Great Basin. This survey documents the intersection of physical geography and persistent agricultural outposts in the early 21st century.