2018 Map of Steptoe

About this map

Steptoe Valley is characterized by its high-desert water management systems and expansive drainage network. The central landscape is defined by the ephemeral flow of Duck Cr and several eastern tributaries, including First Cr, Second Cr, and Third Cr. The presence of the Dunham McGill Ditch and the Steptoe Reservoir Number Two indicates a long-standing reliance on irrigation and water storage to support the arid environment of White Pine County. Historically, these features suggest a focus on ranching or agriculture in a region where water rights and access were paramount. Travel through the valley is marked by rural thoroughfares such as White Pine Co Road 27 and the bypass of Old Hwy 93, while the California Canyon Spring provides a rare natural water source in the northern reaches of the quadrangle.