2018 Map of Alcatraz Island

About this map

Clayton Valley dominates this arid landscape in Esmeralda County, where the desert floor is punctuated by distinct landforms like the inland Alcatraz Island and Angel Island. These features rise from the basin floor north of the rugged Clayton Ridge, illustrating the complex geological formations of the Great Basin. Transportation through this remote stretch of the Ralston Desert is defined by a sparse network of desert tracks, most notably the Silver Peak-Railroad Springs Rd and the S Clayton Valley East-West Rd, which navigate the wide basins and ephemeral drainages. Natural hydrology is limited to seasonal features such as Lida Wash and Birch Cr, which reflect the extreme desert conditions of the region during the early 21st century.