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2021 Map of Sheep Ranch Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sonoma Range peaks dominate this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Humboldt and Pershing counties. The terrain is defined by its deep drainages and crucial water sources, which dictated movement and land use in this arid region of Nevada. Significant canyons like Washoke Canyon and Grand Trunk Canyon cut through the mountains, leading down toward the broader Pumpernickel Valley to the east.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by scattered outposts such as Manganese Spring, Buckbrush Spring, and Kent Spring. To the southeast, the Pumpernickel Reservoir and the course of Ragan Creek indicate the infrastructure required for ranching or mining operations. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Sheep Ranch Canyon Rd and Ragan Creek Rd, which provide access to high-altitude landmarks including Sheep Ranch Flat and the Spanish Basin.