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1978 Map of The Gouge Eye

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of The Gouge Eye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Fortification Range dominates this 1970s landscape in eastern Nevada, characterized by a complex network of canyons and high-elevation springs. A topographic feature known as The Gouge Eye defines the central terrain, while the eastern edge descends into the broad expanse of Spring Valley. The distribution of water sources like Fortification Spring and the aptly named Cow Heaven Spring (Dry) highlights the reliance on specific points of hydration for any activity in this arid environment.

Remote transportation is limited to established Jeep Trails, suggesting a region primarily utilized for range management or geological survey. The naming of Smiley Canyon and Gouge Eye Spring reflects local nomenclature typical of the Great Basin's interior ranges. This survey provides a precise record of the natural hydrology and terrain before modern environmental shifts, noting perennial and dry features like Basin Spring and Cottonwood Spring.