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2021 Map of Tippett Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kern Mountains define the southern landscape of this high-desert region in White Pine County, where rugged terrain meets the expansive Moffitt Flat. The area is characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs that supported ranching and transit through the Great Basin. Tippett Canyon and Sanford Canyon carve through the central uplands, leading toward the Sanford Reservoir, a vital water resource in an otherwise arid environment.

Remote passage through this territory relies on established routes like Ibapah Rd and Pleasant Valley Rd, which navigate the gaps between the South Mountains and Antelope Valley. Named features such as Dutchman Summit and Cedar Pass indicate the importance of topographic milestones for travelers and land managers. The inclusion of the Crested Wheat Patch suggests specific land use or range improvement efforts common in Nevada's interior basins during this era.