2021 Map of Black Spring NW

About this map

Ione Valley provides a clear perspective on the arid basin and range landscape of Nye County as it appeared in 2021. The map focuses on the drainage patterns of Ione Wash, which cuts through the valley floor between the rising slopes of the Shoshone Mountains to the east. The high-altitude terrain on the eastern edge is protected within the Toiyabe National Forest, where the land rises into steep ridges cut by Indian Canyon. Historically, this region is defined by its transition from open valley flats to the high timber and mineral-rich mountains. Notable water features like Cottonwood Cr are mapped as they descend from the higher elevations, illustrating the essential, sparse hydrology of this high-desert environment. The survey also captures the precise Public Land Survey System boundaries, including portions of t10n r38e and t9n r39e.