2021 Map of Bonnie Claire NW

About this map

Bonnie Claire Flat and the ephemeral Bonnie Claire Lake dominate this high-desert basin along the border of Esmeralda and Nye counties. The terrain is defined by the significant rise of the Gold Mountain Range to the north and the jagged northern edges of the Grapevine Mountains and Amargosa Range to the south. This remote landscape reflects the characteristic Great Basin topography where broad alluvial flats sit between stark, northwest-trending mountain blocks. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the utility corridor along Pole Line Rd and several state routes that navigate the basin floor. The map provides a clear look at the geological boundaries and drainage patterns of this arid corner of Nevada, where the desert floor transitions abruptly into steep, rocky slopes.