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1990 Map of Wood Spring Canyon

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Wood Spring Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Toiyabe Range topography dominates this 1990 survey of Lander County, Nevada, where the high ridgelines descend into the Carico Lake Valley. The landscape is defined by its vital water sources, with numerous named springs such as Tub Spring, Wholey Spring, and Blind Spring serving as the primary landmarks in this arid environment. The map details the complex drainage systems of the mountains, specifically the winding Wood Spring Canyon and Dry Canyon.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but significant for researchers, appearing as a Prospect and other small-scale excavations near Red Mountain. The survey also highlights high-altitude markers like the Dry Canyon Summit and several remote water points, including Upper Wood Spring No 2 and Summit Spring. These features provide a clear view of the ranching and mineral exploration routes that once traversed this portion of the Great Basin.