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2012 Map of Wells Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wells Peak anchors this high-desert landscape in eastern Elko County, where water sources dictate the geography of human activity and survival. In a region where reliable moisture is scarce, the map identifies critical points such as Quilici Spring, Summit Springs, Wilson Spring, and Cricket Spring. These water features likely served as vital landmarks for early ranchers and travelers navigating this corner of the Great Basin.

Modern infrastructure follows the path of least resistance through the terrain, with U.S. Route 93 cutting through the western portion of the quadrangle near Town Creek. To the east, Independence Creek and Cricket Creek drain the slopes, while the settlement of Anthony stands as a solitary named human outpost in this expansive territory. The distribution of these features reveals a pattern of land use centered on the connectivity provided by the highway and the rare presence of natural springs.