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1972 Map of Soldier Meadow

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Soldier Meadow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Soldier Meadow Ranch stands as the primary human settlement in this high desert landscape, situated near the confluence of Soldier Meadow Creek and Mud Meadow Creek. The presence of a Landing Strip and an Historical Marker nearby suggests the area's dual role as a remote outpost and a site of recognized heritage. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems, including the expansive Warm Springs Canyon and the evocatively named Slumgullion White Rock Creek Canyon.

Thermal activity is evident through numerous water sources such as Spring (Hot), Antelope Springs, and Clear Springs. Historical land use is explicitly noted by the Old Military Reservation Boundary that crosses the slopes of Trough Mountain in the northeast. For researchers, the network of a Jeep Trail and various foot trails provide a blueprint of how this Nevada backcountry was navigated in the early 1970s.