2021 Map of Bean Flat West

About this map

Bean Flat anchors the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape on the border of Lander and Eureka counties. The terrain is defined by the significant elevation change between the basin floor and the surrounding ridges, where features like Flat Canyon and the prominent spur known as The Point overlook the valley. Water is a scarce and vital resource in this arid region, marked by the presence of Dickenson Spring in the northwest and the course of Stoneberger Cr, which winds through the southern reaches. The map illustrates the classic Great Basin pattern of interior drainage, where seasonal watercourses like Stoneberger Cr eventually dissipate into the alkaline soils of the flats. Sparse road networks and surveyed township lines emphasize the open, undeveloped character of this central Nevada territory, where land use remains primarily tied to large-scale ranching and natural resource management.