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2018 Map of Tule Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tule Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Tule Peak rises as the dominant landmark of the Virginia Mountains in this high-desert region of Washoe County. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems and arid peaks, where named springs like Kinnikinic Spring and Cove Springs provide vital water points in an otherwise thirsty terrain. To the south, the wide expanse of Warm Springs Valley and the Winnemucca Valley frame the mountain range, connected by the strategic transit point at Mullen Pass.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated near the eastern edge at Sutcliffe, while the interior remains a maze of canyons including Jigger Bobb Canyon and Hardscrabble Cañon. Notable geological features such as Needle Rock and the Painted Hills suggest a landscape of striking visual contrasts. For those tracing historical land use, the network of ranch roads, including Winnemucca Ranch Rd, illustrates how these remote valleys remained accessible for grazing and transit well into the modern era.