2011 Map of Alcatraz Island

About this map

Clayton Valley dominates the northern landscape of this Esmeralda County region, characterized by its distinctive desert topography and drainage patterns. The area is defined by intermittent water courses, most notably Lida Wash, which cuts through the alluvial fans of the Great Basin terrain. Transport through this arid corridor is primarily facilitated by the Silver Peak-Railroad Springs Rd, a significant route connecting remote locations. This 2011 survey also identifies the specific site of Alcatraz Island in the northwest, a name likely shared with more famous maritime landmarks but here representing a localized feature within the high desert. Near the eastern boundary, the location of Swiftwater marks another point of interest for those studying the hydrography and historical geography of Nevada’s basin and range province.