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1990 Map of Savory Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Savory Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the late 1980s, where the dramatic peaks of the Monitor Range dictate the movement of water and travel. The map is defined by its drainage systems, most notably Savory Creek and Little Savory Creek, which flow through the heart of the quadrangle. The topography is characterized by steep canyons and basins, such as Copenhagen Canyon and Butler Basin, which suggest a remote and undisturbed environment within the Great Basin.

Named peaks and landforms like Savory Mountain and the evocatively named Horse Heaven provide distinct landmarks for navigators and historians. The presence of several perennial and intermittent streams, including White Rock Creek and Willow Creek, highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid Nevada interior. This provisional survey captures the terrain as it was understood following field checks in 1987, documenting the natural state of Nye County land before modern digital updates.