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2021 Map of Tule Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tule Peak and the high ridges of the Virginia Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Nevada. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the prominent Tule Ridge and Dogskin Mtn to the low-lying Winnemucca Valley and Warm Springs Valley at the southern edge. The settlement of Sutcliffe serves as a lone outpost on the eastern side of the quadrangle near the shores of Pyramid Lake.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, represented by named locations such as Pradere Spring, Cove Springs, and Kinnikinic Spring. The map traces the winding paths of Mullen Cr and Hardscrabble Cr, which cut through canyons like Jigger Bobb Canyon and Paiute Canyon. Historical travel routes are marked by Winnemucca Ranch Rd and Hardscrabble Canyon Rd, leading through Mullen Pass and past landmarks like Needle Rock and the Painted Hills.