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2012 Map of Water Pipe Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Independence Valley serves as a central corridor for livestock and ranching life in this high-elevation Nevada landscape. Scattered holdings such as the Doheny Ranch, Williams Ranch, and Calamity Ranch are tucked against the rising slopes of the Independence Mountains. The drainage patterns here are complex, with seasonal watercourses like Burns Creek and Schmidt Creek carving deep into the terrain.

To the south, the geography becomes more dramatic where Wheeler Mountain overlooks a series of starkly named draws, including Starvation Canyon and the map's namesake, Water Pipe Canyon. Notable landmarks such as Happy Camp and Rocky Canyon suggest a history of seasonal habitation and resource management. The route of Taylors Cañon Creek provides a vital natural passage through the southern reaches of this Elko County survey.