2015 Map of Crater Flat

About this map

Crater Flat dominates this 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation of the Mojave Desert in Nye County. The landscape is defined by distinct volcanic features, including Black Cone, Red Cone, and the Little Cones to the south. These formations sit within a broad basin flanked by high ground such as Hooked Ridge and the western edge of Yucca Mountain. This specific survey highlights a transition in desert geography, where the eastern reaches of Beatty meet the vast, arid stretches of southern Nevada. Drainage patterns are clearly marked by the intermittent paths of Windy Wash and Crater Flat Wash, while the geological prominence of Black Marble anchors the southwestern corner. The map provides a detailed look at the township and range survey lines that divide this expanse of public land, illustrating how the grid system overlays the natural topography of the desert floor.