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2021 Map of Telegraph Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Telegraph Peak anchors this high-elevation landscape within the Egan Range, overlooking a complex system of drainage and seasonal springs in White Pine County. The terrain is defined by its numerous deep incisions, such as Telegraph Canyon, Boneyard Canyon, and Egan Canyon, which characterize the transition from the high peaks to the expansive Butte Valley in the west. These topographic features were vital to early settlement and transcontinental passage, providing the rare water sources and natural breaks necessary for movement through the Great Basin.

Water remains the critical element of the landscape, evidenced by the many named seeps like Hunter Springs, Billy Pope Spring, and Meadow Spring. The map captures the isolation and utility of features like Frenchy Meadows and Ninemile Basin, areas that historically supported livestock and early prospectors. The presence of Gold Canyon and Bull Canyon suggests the mineral-seeking history that often drew people into these remote Nevada ranges.