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2023 Map of Silver State Draw

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Silver State Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Slumbering Hills dominate this portion of Humboldt County, defining a landscape of arid peaks and critical water sources. The importance of reliable water in this high-desert environment is evidenced by the concentration of named seeps, including Daveytown Spring, Sheepherder Spring, and Silver State Spring. These features, along with the Circle Bar Number 1 Spring cluster, highlight the ranching history of the region where livestock management relied on these natural points.

Transit through the area is dictated by the terrain, with Pickhandle Pass providing a northern route through the hills while Silver State Draw cuts a significant path through the southern reaches. The presence of Sand Pass Rd on the eastern edge provides the primary modern access point to this otherwise sparsely developed territory. This 2023 survey documents the enduring topography and hydrological markers of a classic Great Basin range.