The high-desert terrain of the Tuscarora Mountains dominates this portion of Elko County, defined by a series of prominent peaks and drainages that shaped the region's ranching and mining access. Toe Jam Mtn stands as a central landmark, while the southern slopes descend toward Willow Creek Ridge. The hydrology of this arid landscape is mapped through seasonal and perennial watercourses like Toe Jam Cr and Rock Cr, which carve through the elevations near Walker Mtn. This U.S. Geological Survey representation traces the complex topography of the Great Basin, utilizing data from the National Elevation Dataset and the Bureau of Land Management to delineate the intricate township and range boundaries that divide this open range.
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1955 · McDermitt
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Mt. Blitzen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · McDermitt
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Willow Creek Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Sugarloaf Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · China Camp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Little Rock Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Soldier Cap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Tuscarora
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1987 · Toe Jam Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000