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2012 Map of Wildcat Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wildcat Peak
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 defines the high-altitude character of this central Nevada landscape, where water sources like White Rock Spring and Copper Mine Spring dictate the patterns of human activity. The map reveals a high-desert environment punctuated by significant peaks, including Wildcat Peak and Masket Peak, while drainage systems like Stoneberger Cr and Crane Cr carve through deep canyons.

Evidence of local habitation and land use is sparse but distinct, centered around Indian Ranch in the north and the area near Gatecliff in the south. These sites, connected by forest service routes, represent the enduring ranching and mining legacy of Nye County. The presence of features such as Stoneberger Basin and Boulder Canyon illustrates a complex topography where resource extraction and livestock management have historically converged.