2011 Map of Broken Hills

About this map

Broken Hills sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Mineral County, Nevada, reflecting a region defined by its sparse water sources and topographic landmarks. The map traces the intermittent course of Gabbs Wash as it moves through the terrain, a critical drainage feature for the area. Isolated water points like Jack O'Connor Spring indicate the essential, site-specific resources necessary for survival and settlement in this arid environment. The landscape is punctuated by prominent natural elevations, including the peak of Mount Anna in the south and the distinct formation of Ball Rock to the northeast. This 2011 survey captures the distribution of these named features and the simple network of roads that connect the namesake settlement to the surrounding basin and range country.