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2021 Map of Water Gap NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high slopes of the Grant Range dominate the northwestern corner of this landscape within the Humboldt National Forest. This terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, where seasonal drainages like Spring Cr and Bruno Cr descend from the peaks toward the alluvial fans of the desert floor. The eastern portion of the quadrangle opens into the broad expanse of Garden Valley, characterized by more gradual slopes and intermittent water features such as Dry Wash.

Evidence of human access is sparse, centered primarily on the Rimrock Canyon Trl which follows the contours of Rimrock Canyon. The map reveals a transition from the protected forest highlands to the open basin, illustrating the classic Great Basin geography of isolated mountain blocks separated by wide valleys. This survey captures the area's natural drainage patterns and the established boundaries of various townships and ranges that define local land management.