2015 Map of Coffin Mountain

About this map

Coffin Mountain rises as a dominant landmark in this high-desert basin where the border of Elko and Eureka counties bisects the landscape. The drainage patterns of Willow Cr and Pony Cr define the alluvial fans descending from the Sulphur Spring Range, illustrating the essential relationship between water and survival in this arid environment. The map details a network of ranching infrastructure, including Carlotti Ranch Springs and Hot Springs, which served as critical watering holes for livestock and travelers alike. Several arterial ranch roads, such as Rand Ranch Rd and Slagowski Ranch Rd, follow the natural contours of the terrain to connect remote homesteads. The presence of Copper Canyon suggests the mineral potential that often dictated settlement patterns in this part of the Great Basin, while Union Summit Rd marks a localized high point in the transport network between the mountain ranges.