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1988 Map of South Shoshone Peak

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of South Shoshone Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest encompasses this high-altitude basin where the border of Lander and Nye Counties follows the high ridges. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage systems of the Shoshone Mountains, where water flows through corridors like Waterfall Canyon, Bonita Canyon, and Sawmill Canyon toward the Ione Wash. Near the northern boundary, the presence of an Adit, Mine Shaft, and various Prospects indicate the historic mineral exploration that shaped this region's early development.

Lower elevations show more permanent markers of human activity, such as the settlement at Idlewild and the winding 4WD tracks that follow the natural topography. The rugged character of the area is anchored by the elevation of South Shoshone Peak, while named watercourses like Sunnyside Creek, Willow Creek, and Lebeau Creek provide the essential geographic framework for understanding the historical movement and land use within these mountain canyons.