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2012 Map of Wieland Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wieland Flat and its surrounding drainage systems define this high-desert basin in northeastern Nevada. The landscape is marked by a complex network of ephemeral and perennial watercourses, including the wide-reaching Dorsey Creek and Willow Creek, which converge in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. To the north, Pie Creek is fed by tributaries such as McClellan Creek and Spring Branch, illustrating the critical role of these waterways in an arid environment.

Industrial and transit infrastructure is limited but significant, centered on Coal Mine Rd which provides access through the northern high ground. The presence of China Spring further indicates the historical importance of reliable water sources for both ranching and the region's sparse travel corridors. This 2012 survey captures the area’s ranching character, where the topography dictates the movement of people and livestock through the vast basins and along the creek beds.