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2021 Map of Simon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high desert terrain of the Cedar Mountains dominates this portion of the Great Basin, where reliable water sources were critical for survival and movement. Numerous named seeps and springs dot the landscape, including Simon Spring, Lou Spring, and the curiously named Humdinger Spring, indicating the vital geography required for local travel and ranching. The diagonal border between Nye Co and Mineral Co cuts through the center of the sheet, crossing high points like Simon Mtn and Little Pilot Peak.

Evidence of early infrastructure is limited but significant, centered on the historic Poleline Rd that skirts the northeastern edge through the Ione Valley. This route, along with drainages such as Omco Wash, suggests the long-established pathways used to navigate between remote mining districts and valley basins. The topography centers on Cedar Summit, providing a clear record of the area's physical barriers and the dispersed water network that sustained exploration in this part of Nevada.