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2018 Map of Currant

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Currant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Currant sits at the edge of the vast Railroad Valley, where the high desert floor meets the rising peaks of the Grant Range. This 2018 topographic survey details a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes, moving from the valley bottom up into the complex terrain of Johnson Canyon. The settlement is closely tied to the water and transport corridor of Currant Cr, which flows through the northern section of the map.

Aviation and natural drainage are central to the local geography, with the Currant Ranch Airport serving as a notable landmark in the northeast. The map documents significant geological features like Red Mtn and the long spine of Ragged Ridge, while ephemeral water paths such as The Big Wash and the secluded Blind Spring indicate the critical role of water sources in this arid Nye County environment.