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2015 Map of Salt Marsh Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Simpson Park Mountains dominate the southern half of this landscape, rising above the floor of Grass Valley in Lander County. This high-desert terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages, including Salt Marsh Canyon, Trail Canyon, and Water Canyon. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, with several distinct locations mapped including Cottonwood Spring, Allen Spring, and Liberty Springs.

Infrastructure is sparse, primarily represented by Grass Valley Rd following the western edge of the mountains. The map traces the paths of seasonal watercourses such as Callaghan Cr and Indian Cr as they emerge from the canyons. This document captures the remote character of central Nevada, where life and travel are dictated by the placement of springs and the passes through the Simpson Park range.