2011 Map of Table Mountain

About this map

Table Mountain and its prominent Carson Table Summit anchor this high-elevation terrain in Churchill County, where seasonal drainage and springs define the landscape's survival. The area is characterized by a complex network of canyons, including the significant Government Trail Canyon and the branching systems of Pete Canyon and Long Canyon. Water sources, though sparse, are carefully documented at named locations such as Stone House Spring, Elevenmile Springs, and Trap Corral Spring, which likely served as critical waypoints for early travelers and livestock. The prominence of summits like Mount Lincoln, Shaly Peak, and Slaughter Peaks provides clear navigational landmarks across the basin. This survey illustrates the intricate topography of the Nevada interior, where the flow of Salt Creek and the presence of sheltered sites like Huckleberry Canyon suggest a landscape used primarily for transit and high-desert grazing.