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2021 Map of Sidehill Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Schell Creek Range dominates this portion of Lincoln County, defining the high ground between several distinct desert basins. These basins, including Cave Valley to the northwest, Muleshoe Valley to the east, and Piute Valley in the southwest, characterize the classic basin-and-range topography of the region. The map highlights critical water and passage points essential for movement through this arid landscape, such as Big Mud Springs and the strategic Big Mud Pass.

Infrastructure is sparse, consisting primarily of S Cave Valley Rd and unpaved routes that navigate around the steep elevations. The presence of Sidehill Pass in the north and the expansive Coyote Wash drainage suggests the natural corridors used for travel and livestock. This 2021 update documents the enduring remote character of the eastern Nevada wilderness, where the landscape is still defined by its natural topography rather than human settlement.