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2014 Map of Sixmile Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sixmile Hill anchors the southern portion of this high-altitude landscape in Elko County, where the terrain transitions from the broad expanses of Squaw Valley into a series of steep, north-trending ridges. The map documents a sparse but critical water network in this arid environment, highlighted by the presence of Rocky Canyon Spring and the seasonal flow of Sixmile Creek.

Large-scale topography reveals a region defined more by its natural contours and drainage patterns than by human development. The high desert character is emphasized by the lack of permanent structures or major roadways, making the location of specific water sources like the spring significant markers for understanding historical land use, grazing, and travel through this remote corner of northern Nevada.