2021 Map of Currant

About this map

Currant sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Nye County, where the sprawling Railroad Valley meets the rising elevations of the Grant Range. The settlement's proximity to Currant Cr and the presence of the Currant Ranch Airport suggest its role as a remote hub for regional aviation and ranching. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, including the steep slopes of Red Mtn and the prominent Ragged Ridge, which overlook the seasonal drainage of The Big Wash. To the south, the deep incision of Johnson Canyon cuts into the mountain front, while isolated water sources like Blind Spring provide rare points of relief in an otherwise arid environment. This topographic study documents the complex intersection of alluvial fans and mountain ridges that characterize this section of central Nevada.