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2018 Map of Sawmill Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sawmill Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Egan Range dominates this portion of White Pine County, where high-elevation terrain is marked by a network of drainage canyons and scattered mountain springs. The land is defined by prominent peaks and ridges, most notably Sawmill Peak and the nearby Red Butte. Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid high-country environment, evidenced by the numerous named springs such as Mahogany Hotel Spring, Cottonwood Spring, and Millard Spring.

Transport through the area follows the natural contours of the land, with routes often dictated by features like Sawmill Canyon and Christmas Tree Canyon. The map reveals a landscape primarily utilized for its natural resources and topography, with few permanent structures but many named geographic points like Lone Pine Swale and Water Canyon that have long served as orienting features for those traversing these Nevada highlands.