2018 Map of Welches Canyon

About this map

The Tuscarora Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Eureka County, where drainage patterns define the local geography. Significant peaks such as Richmond Mtn and Richmond Summit anchor the northern reaches of the quadrangle, giving way to the prominent descent of Welches Canyon in the west. This territory is characterized by its hydrological network, with Welches Cr flowing through the canyon while Soap Cr and James Cr drain the eastern slopes toward the basin. The map reveals the intricate township and range grid systems of the t34n r50e and t34n r51e districts, illustrating how legal land partitions were imposed upon the high-altitude terrain of Marys Mtn and the surrounding peaks in the early 21st century.