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2018 Map of Smelser Pass

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Smelser Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Smelser Pass serves as a central geographical marker in this high-elevation corner of Nevada, where the northern extent of the Tobin Range meets the southern slopes of Buffalo Mtn. This landscape is defined by its arid drainage patterns and vital water points, such as Summit Spring and the Pumpernickel Reservoir. The terrain is partitioned by the Humboldt Co / Pershing Co line, which bisects the quadrangle horizontally.

Transportation through this isolated area is limited to rugged tracks like SPR Cross Rd and Ragan Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. These routes provide access to the drainages of Ragan Cr and Wilson Cr. The map captures the classic basin and range topography of the Great Basin, illustrating how water and elevation dictate the movement of people and livestock through the mountain passes.