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2014 Map of Singletree Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Singletree Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Independence Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape of Elko County, where seasonal drainages carve through deep valleys and basins. The terrain is marked by prominent high points such as Lone Mtn in the north and Monument Peak to the southeast, overseeing a network of waterways including Mason Cr and Susie Cr. This area reflects the remote ranching and grazing traditions of northern Nevada, where named clearings and fields like Green Cabin Meadows and Hunter Banks Field suggest localized land use amidst the steep topography.

Water sources are critical to the character of this map, with Lang Spring providing a steady point of interest in a region defined by its creek systems. The presence of Blue Basin Cr and Singletree Cr illustrates the complex hydrology of the Great Basin, where water flow is often dictated by the seasonal snowmelt from the surrounding peaks. This survey captures a rugged and sparsely populated section of the American West, highlighting the essential relationship between elevation and water in the high desert.