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2021 Map of Sugarloaf Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sugarloaf Butte stands as a central landmark in this high-desert portion of Elko County, where the northern reach of the Tuscarora Mountains dominates the topography. The map detail highlights a rugged landscape defined by seasonal water sources and deep drainage systems, including Packer Canyon and Williams Canyon. The scarcity of water is evident in the naming of dispersed features like Hub Spring, Granite Spring, and Coyote Spring, which historically served as vital points for cattle ranching and transit through the Great Basin.

Logistics across this remote terrain are centered on Midas Rd, which cuts across the northern half of the quadrangle. High-elevation pastures and fields, such as Indian Creek Field, indicate the land's utility for open-range grazing. The complex network of creeks, including Rattlesnake Cr and Soldier Cr, illustrates the intricate watershed patterns that feed into the larger basins of northeast Nevada.