2012 Map of Black Spring NW

About this map

Ione Valley dominates this arid landscape in Nye County, showing the intricate drainage patterns that define the eastern slopes of the Shoshone Mountains. The map traces the intermittent course of Cottonwood Creek as it winds through the northern portion of the quadrangle, highlighting the natural topographical features of the Great Basin. This 2012 survey illustrates the relationship between the elevated terrain of Indian Canyon and the broad alluvial basins typical of central Nevada. For those interested in the geographic character of the region, the document provides a precise representation of the high-desert environment and its sparse water features in the early 21st century.