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2014 Map of Wildcat Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wildcat Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Toquima Range dominates this portion of central Nevada, where steep elevation changes define the local geography. Within the Toyiabe National Forest, the landscape is carved by a complex network of drainages including Wildcat Canyon, Willow Canyon, and Hoodoo Canyon. These canyons served as critical corridors for early travel and land management, centered around water sources like Iron Spring and Jeans Spring.

Development in this high-desert environment is sparse, primarily represented by unpaved access routes like Northumberland Rd and forest service tracks such as NF-345. The map highlights the physical isolation of the area, with Lone Butte standing as a distinct landmark. This survey illustrates the rugged character of the Great Basin's mountain ranges, where transportation is dictated by the natural topography of features like West Northumberland Canyon.