2018 Map of Black Top

About this map

Quinn Canyon Range dominates this corner of the high desert, where steep elevation changes define the landscape of eastern Nye County. The high peaks of Black Top and the prominent Queen City Summit overlook a network of seasonal water sources and catchment points essential for survival in this arid environment. Strategic natural features like Summer Spring, Buck Water Spring, and Neds Cache Spring are marked throughout the terrain, indicating the historical importance of localized water access for travelers and ranchers. Near the center of the southern range, Red Rock Reservoir provides a human-made waypoint. The boundary line for Nye Co Lincoln Co runs along the eastern edge, highlighting the jurisdictional divide in this sparsely populated region of the Great Basin.