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2018 Map of Wood Spring Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Wood Spring Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Red Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Lander County, anchored by the prominent peak of Red Mtn. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and critical water sources, evidenced by the numerous named springs scattered throughout the canyons. To the east, Wood Spring Canyon and its associated Wood Springs provide a focal point for the local geography, while the southern reaches are defined by Dry Canyon and its high-elevation Dry Canyon Summit.

A series of numbered water sources, including Red Mountain Spring Number Two, Red Mountain Spring Number Three, and Red Mountain Spring Number Four, suggests a history of carefully managed range resources. The presence of Goyeneche Spring points to the area's grazing heritage, likely linked to Basque or Spanish-American sheep-herding traditions common in this part of Nevada. Transportation is minimal, with Fillipini Rd providing one of the few named access points into this remote basin and range environment.