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2018 Map of Sharp Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sharp Peak and Bald Peak define the high elevations of this eastern Nevada landscape, where the Dolly Varden Mountains rise above a series of deeply etched drainages. The area is defined by its vital water sources, including Mizpah Springs, North Creek Spring, and Black Rock Spring, which provided essential sustenance in this arid high-desert environment. These springs often served as the primary landmarks for travel and land use throughout the Great Basin's history.

Deep canyons such as Willow Canyon, Currie Canyon, and Dolly Varden Canyon carve through the terrain, leading toward the Currie Hills in the southwest. This 2018 survey illustrates a complex topography of ridges and draws, where seasonal drainages like North Creek descend from the peaks. The distribution of named springs, such as Summit Spring and Joe Moore Spring, suggests a landscape long utilized for its specific, reliable water points within the broader mountain range.