2012 Map of Chuck Wagon Flat

About this map

Citadel Mountain dominates the western portion of this Nye County landscape, overlooking an arid expanse defined by significant geologic formations and sparse water resources. The terrain is marked by a series of flats and elevated plateaus, most notably Chuck Wagon Flat and Mesquite Flat, which suggest a topography utilized for ranching or seasonal grazing. Water management in this high desert environment is evidenced by Badland Reservoir Number Two in the north and the isolated Tule Spring to the south. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by prominent escarpments, including Big Fault Mesa and Big Fault Ridge, which reveal the tectonic activity characterizing this section of Nevada. These features, along with Black Beauty Mesa, provide a detailed record of the natural landforms that dictate movement and land use in this sparsely settled region.