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2018 Map of Black Dyke Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Black Dyke Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Black Dyke Mtn dominates the central landscape of this Mineral County survey, standing as a prominent landmark within the Garfield Hills. This high desert terrain is defined by its dramatic relief and sparse water sources, such as Farrington Spring, which would have been critical points for early travelers and livestock. To the south, the land transitions into the broad expanse of Garfield Flat, a characteristic Great Basin playa feature.

The eastern edge of the quadrangle is occupied by the western margin of the Soda Spring Valley, where the steep mountain slopes meet the valley floor. Transportation through this arid environment is limited to routes like Garfield Flat Rd and the high-elevation Washington St. The map's grid layout, showing Townships such as t7n r34e, reflects the systematic Bureau of Land Management surveying of the Nevada interior, documenting the relationship between these sharp peaks and the surrounding alluvial basins.