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2012 Map of Wildcat Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Toiyabe Range dominates this portion of central Nevada, where the high mountains descend into the expansive Big Smoky Valley. This arid landscape is defined by its drainage network, featuring significant geological formations like Wildcat Canyon and the Hoodoo Canyon. Vital water sources such as Iron Spring and Jeans Spring appear as critical landmarks for anyone navigating this terrain.

Transportation is limited to a few established routes, primarily Northumberland Rd and the NFD 346 Rd, which provide access through the complex topography of the canyons and the base of Lone Butte. The map illustrates a classic Great Basin environment, where seasonal water flows from peaks like the North Fork Wildcat Canyon toward the valley floor, shaping the land use and access patterns for this part of Nye County.