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2014 Map of Carrara Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Carrara Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bare Mountain and the Mojave Desert dominate this landscape on the edge of the Amargosa Desert. The terrain is defined by extreme relief, stretching from the high elevation of Bare Mtn Peak down through deep cuts like Tarantula Canyon and Chuckwalla Canyon. For those studying the geological and industrial history of this part of Nye County, the map identifies several significant passes and ridges, including Razorback Ridge and Steves Pass.

Water sources are scarce in this arid environment, making Specie Spring and the drainage of the Amargosa River critical landmarks for navigation. Human activity is marked by specialized routes such as Chloride Cliff Rd and Us Ecology Rd, which cross the flats near the settlement area of Beatty. The presence of named features like Tungsten Canyon and Black Marble suggests the mineral-rich character of the surrounding peaks.