The Nightingale Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this high desert terrain, culminating at the prominent McLane Peak. This 2018 survey reveals a topography defined by steep relief and secluded water sources, essential for life in the Great Basin. To the west, the basin floor is marked by striking geological formations such as Needle Rock, while the northern reaches include the steep drainages of Stonehouse Canyon. The boundary between Washoe Co and Pershing Co bisects the map, illustrating how political lines were drawn across this arid environment. Key water points like Goose Spring and sheltered areas such as Groundhog Canyon and Nugent Canyon represent the few reliable landmarks for travelers and surveyors navigating this remote corner of Nevada.
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1886 · Granite Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1894 · Granite Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Lovelock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Lovelock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Tohakum Peak NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Dove Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Tohakum Peak SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Tohakum Peak NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Kumiva Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1981 · Tunnel Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000