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2018 Map of Shoshone Meadows

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Shoshone Meadows sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Churchill County, where water is the primary driver of geography and survival. The map highlights a series of vital water sources tucked into the base of the Clan Alpine Mountains, including Big Shoshone Spring, Little Shoshone Spring, and the clustered Shoshone Springs. These perennial points likely served as essential landmarks for early travelers and ranching operations in this arid basin.

Erosion has carved deep into the terrain, creating significant drainages like Shoshone Creek Canyon and Mud Spring Canyon. The presence of Mud Spring Cr and Hoyt Canyon further illustrates the complex watershed that defines this portion of the Great Basin. For researchers, the map provides a precise look at the 2018 township and range boundaries, including t23n r38e and t22n r39e, which structure the land ownership and survey history of this isolated Nevada interior.