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1990 Map of The Cedars

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of The Cedars
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Shoshone Range peaks and the distinctive cedar-studded landscape of The Cedars dominate this 1990 provisional survey of Lander County. The map documents a landscape defined by small-scale mineral exploration, evidenced by numerous Prospects and a documented Shaft located in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. These features highlight the persistent search for minerals across the arid Nevada terrain.

Water remains the critical resource for the area, with several Springs and an isolated Spring located near the high points and basin edges. The topography transitions from the dramatic height of Elephant Head in the northeast down into the broad expanses of the Carico Lake Valley and the evocatively named Valley Of The Moon. In the south, the Horseshoe Basin provides a natural catchment area, while a network of 4wd tracks offers the only infrastructure through this remote mining and ranching territory.