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2012 Map of Ward Charcoal Ovens

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ward Charcoal Ovens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ward Cem sits as a lonely marker of early settlement within this high-desert landscape of White Pine County. The area is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and vital water sources like Young American Spring, Millsite Spring, and Edwards Spring, which sustained local ranching and mining operations. Long-established routes like Cave Valley Rd and Co RD 16 traverse the terrain, connecting the Willow Creek Ranch to the broader region.

The hydrological pattern of the Willow Creek Basin is clearly documented, showing how Willow Cr and its tributaries, such as the S Fork Willow Cr, gather from the surrounding slopes. The presence of numerous named washes, including Cattle Camp Wash and Horse Camp Wash, indicates a landscape historically utilized for livestock movement and seasonal grazing, where water management was the primary concern for survival and industry.