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2018 Map of Yankee Blade

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Yankee Blade sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Toiyabe National Forest, where historical transit routes and mining operations define the geography. The map documents a complex network of canyons and ridges, including Amador Canyon and China Ridge, that once facilitated the movement of goods and people across this portion of Lander County.

Transit history is particularly evident through named routes such as the Pony Express Loop and Emigrant Pass, while the presence of the Silver Eagle Mine indicates the region's industrial past. Numerous water sources, such as Rose Bud Springs and Cottonwood Spring Number One, are scattered throughout the peaks, including Telegraph Peak and Mt Prometheus, providing essential resources in an otherwise arid environment. The layout of Yankee Blade Loop and Yankee Blade Cutoff suggests a localized hub of activity centered around the canyon systems.