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2021 Map of Belmont East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Belmont stands at the western edge of this 2021 survey, serving as a gateway to the high-desert landscapes of Monitor Valley. Situated within the Toiyabe National Forest, the map records a terrain defined by high elevations and isolated water sources like Combination Spring. The local geography is marked by distinctive family and descriptive landmarks, ranging from the southern peaks of the McKinney Mountains and the volcanic profiles of the Black Buttes to the interestingly named Horse Heaven plateau.

Transport through this part of Nye County is restricted to State Hwy 82 and a network of forest roads and trails, including the historic Freight Route Trl. The inclusion of Cemetery Hill near the settlement site provides a crucial point of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing the footings of this high-altitude mining region. The drainage of Wattles Cr and the winding White Rock Canyon further illustrate the complex hydrology of the high Great Basin.