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2011 Map of Silver Reef Mountains

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Silver Reef Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chuichu and the small settlement of Shopishk anchor this portion of the Sif Oidak District, situated where the high desert meets the northern edges of the Tat Momoli Mountains. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and mountain passes, notably White Horse Pass and the drainage of Greene Wash to the northeast. Arid valleys like Shopishk Valley and Silver Reef Valley show a reliance on traditional desert routes and ranching sites, such as Armenta Ranch.

Modern infrastructure, represented by Indian Rte 15 and Stanfield Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, cutting through the gap near Silver Reef Pass. The map details the seasonal watercourses of Silver Reef Wash, which dictates the placement of rural roads like S Thorton Rd and W Harmon Rd. This survey illustrates the persistence of small outposts and the geographical barriers of the Silver Reef Mountains in the early 21st century.