2021 Map of Buckwheat Rim

About this map

Hot Creek Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in central Nevada, providing a broad basin that contrasts with the rising elevations of the Pancake Range to the east. This 2021 survey illustrates a sparsely developed terrain defined by volcanic and sedimentary landforms, such as the prominent Palisade Mesa and the sharp drop-offs of the Buckwheat Rim. The drainage of Hot Cr meanders through the valley floor, a vital water source in an otherwise arid environment.