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2021 Map of Toulon Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Trinity Range dominates the northwestern portion of this landscape, culminating at Toulon Peak where the elevation rises steeply above the desert floor. This area of Pershing County illustrates a stark contrast between high-altitude ridges and the low-lying basins to the east. Water is a defining yet ephemeral presence here, marked by the presence of Toulon Spring and the expansive Humboldt Sink. The hydrological character of the region is further defined by Humboldt Lake and Toulon Lake, which occupy the lowest elevations where drainage terminates.

Human activity is concentrated along the transport corridor near the settlement of Toulon. The infrastructure includes Frontage Rd, which runs parallel to the primary transit lines that navigate the narrow gap between the mountains and the lakebeds. This modern survey provides a clear view of the public land survey system grid, showing the townships and ranges that have organized this part of Nevada since the nineteenth century.