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1982 Map of Tognini Spring

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Tognini Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Tognini Springs Mountains Range forms the central spine of this Great Basin landscape, separating the high desert flats of Ruby Valley and Long Valley. The 1982 survey reveals a terrain defined by its water sources, where vital points like Tognini Spring, Twin Springs, and Willow Spring dictate the movement of both livestock and wildlife across the arid basins.

Evidence of human habitation and infrastructure is sparse but notable, centered on the Blue Jay Ranch and a remote Pipeline crossing the eastern slopes. The transition from the alluvial fans of Maverick Basin to the elevated Hobson Pass highlights the topographic barriers that historical travelers encountered when navigating between the mountain canyons. On the southeastern edge, a field of Sand Dunes indicates the shifting nature of the local geology, while labels like North Spring (Dry) underscore the ephemeral and challenging environment of this part of White Pine County.