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2014 Map of Tippett Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tippett Canyon and the Kern Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in White Pine County. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the broad expanse of Antelope Valley in the northwest to the complex drainage systems of Sanford Canyon and Gravel Wash in the east. Water sources, vital in this arid environment, are specifically documented at locations such as Coyote Spring, Blind Spring, and the Upper Sanford Springs.

Human activity is represented by a sparse network of ranching and access roads, including Tippit Rd and Ibapah Rd. The inclusion of Sanford Reservoir and several named flats like Spring Creek Flat and Crested Wheat Patch suggests a landscape utilized for seasonal grazing and water management. High points like Dutchman Summit provide vantage points over the surrounding South Mountains, illustrating the isolated character of this Great Basin terrain.