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2012 Map of Ward Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ward Mountain dominates this portion of White Pine County, rising above a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and essential water sources. The terrain is structured by a series of distinct levels, most notably the Upper Terrace and Lower Terrace, which transition into deep cuts like Blue Spring Canyon and Ragsdale Canyon. These geological features influenced the movement of early travelers and ranchers through the Great Basin.

A network of perennial and seasonal water points, including Mountain Springs, Blue Spring, and the isolated pools of Little Lake and Big Lake, provided critical resources in an otherwise arid environment. The eastern slopes are drained by Ward Gulch and Rowe Cr, while the southern reaches show the intricate headwaters of Eph Cr and Martins Cr, illustrating the complex drainage patterns required to sustain life and livestock in high-altitude Nevada.