2012 Map of Atlanta

About this map

The settlement of Atlanta and its nearby Atlanta Post Office anchor this 2012 survey of eastern Nevada's high-desert mining and ranching country. The landscape is defined by its vital water sources and prominent landmarks like Mineral Hill and Atlanta Peak, which dominate the central terrain. Remote roads such as Atlanta RD and Hyde Well RD provide the primary access through this isolated portion of Lincoln County, where the economy was long tied to the minerals extracted from these peaks. To the south, Empy Meadows and Meadow Spring offer a contrast to the higher elevations of Atlanta Summit and Rosencrans Peak. The drainage network, including Wing Creek and Rosencrans Creek, flows through canyons like Smith Canyon, illustrating the importance of natural springs such as Silver Park Springs and Lizard Spring in this arid environment.