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2021 Map of Arabia

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Arabia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Arabia sits atop the high desert terrain of Pershing County, Nevada, where the West Humboldt Range transitions into the expansive basins below. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its rugged topography and sparse water resources, centered around prominent geological features like Black Rock Canyon and the winding Trinity Canyon. The presence of the Young Canal and Upper Valley suggests the persistent efforts to manage water in this arid environment, while the tiny settlement of Colado anchors the southern boundary near the rail and utility corridors.

Historical transportation routes are well-preserved in the modern road network, which includes evocative names such as Old Emigrant Rd and Wagontrain Rd. These paths, alongside Poker Brown Camp Rd, follow the natural contours of the land, hinting at the area's legacy of ranching and westward migration. The grid of the Public Land Survey System, marked by sections like t29n r31e, provides a structured overlay to the irregular forms of South Trinity Canyon and the surrounding peaks.