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2021 Map of Steptoe Ranch

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Steptoe Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Egan Range peaks dominate this high-desert corridor of Eastern Nevada, separating the high basin of Butte Valley from the wide expanse of Steptoe Valley. This modern USGS data highlights a critical hydrology of the Great Basin, where life centers on isolated water sources like Campbell Ranch Springs and the drainage of Duck Cr. To the west, the terrain is cut by deep geographical features such as Molleson Canyon and Molleson Gap, providing a natural passage through the ridgeline.

Transportation through this ranching landscape relies on unpaved routes like White Pine Co Road 27, which traces the edge of the valley floor. The map records several named water points essential for local livestock and wildlife, including Mud Spring, Water Canyon Spring, and Malleson Spring. These features reflect the enduring importance of water rights and mountain access in White Pine County's high-elevation ranching tradition.