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2015 Map of Wolf Creek

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wolf Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the E Fork Carson River carves a deep path through the eastern terrain. This 2015 survey reveals a wilderness defined by its drainage basins and meadow systems, notably Wolf Creek Meadow and the secluded Dumonts Meadows. The geography is marked by distinctive geological formations such as Soda Cone and the prominent Mineral Mtn in the southeast.

Transport is limited to primitive routes like Bagley Valley Rd, emphasizing the area's preservation as a natural corridor. Narrow canyons like Railroad Canyon and Snowslide Canyon feed into the larger river valley, creating a complex network of seasonal watersheds. For researchers, the map provides a clear picture of high-country land use, from the open expanses of Poison Flat to the sheltered Silver King Valley.