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2014 Map of The Cedars

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of The Cedars
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Cedars anchors this high-elevation landscape in Lander County, where the topography rises sharply into the Shoshone Range. This 2014 survey captures a section of Nevada's Great Basin dominated by complex drainage patterns and isolated water sources. Vital to the survival of local livestock and wildlife in this arid environment, numerous springs are documented throughout the hills, including Watt Creek Spring, Blue Rock Spring, and Watt Spring Number Three.

To the east, the terrain opens into the Carico Lake Valley, a stark contrast to the prominent peak of Elephant Head in the northeast corner. The map traces the natural contours of Wood Canyon and Horseshoe Basin, revealing the structural basins and ranges that define this part of the state. While largely devoid of major settlements or modern infrastructure, the presence of these named landmarks and water points provides essential data for those studying the geography of Nevada's interior ranges.