2014 Map of Alkali

About this map

Alkali Hot Spring and the small settlement of Alkali serve as central points in this arid landscape within the Montezuma Valley. The map illustrates a stark transition from the low-lying Alkali Lake in the northwest to the elevated terrain of the Montezuma Range in the south, which includes the prominent Flattop Mtn. Transportation through this corner of the Ralston Desert is defined by the long stretches of Alkali Rd and Powerline Rd, which cut across the basin. The topographical detail reveals the complex drainage of the area, notably through Indian Springs Canyon and the dry course of Big Wash. This survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the area's scarce water resources and the infrastructure established to navigate the high desert environment of Esmeralda County.