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2021 Map of Round Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Round Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Slate Creek Ridge and the prominent Round Mtn anchor this high-elevation landscape in Lincoln County. The drainage patterns are defined by the various branches of Slate Creek, including N Fork Slate Cr, Middle Fork Slate Cr, and S Fork Slate Cr. This terrain is deeply etched with draws and canyons, most notably Matthews Draw and Horse Trap Draw, which suggest a history of seasonal ranching and movement through the high country.

Water remains the most critical resource in this arid environment, marked by isolated points like Jenkins Springs, Emigrant Spring, and Mud Spring. The presence of the Slate Creek Trl running through the northern sections follows a long-standing path of travel across these ridges. The map meticulously documents the intersection of natural hydrology, such as N Fork Alkali Cr and Craven Cr, with the rectilinear boundaries of the Public Land Survey System.