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2021 Map of Delamar

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Delamar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Delamar and Helene sit on the western slopes of the Delamar Mountains, marking a landscape defined by its mining history and scarce water sources. This 2021 update reveals the intricate network of desert drainages, including Monkey Wrench Wash, Helene Wash, and Cedar Wash, which carve through the high-elevation terrain. The presence of isolated water points like Blythe Spring, Old Indian Spring, and New Indian Spring underscores the critical importance of these features for both historical settlement and contemporary land use in this arid region.

Rising above the canyon floors, Lookout Mtn and Big Lime Mtn provide significant vertical relief. The map illustrates the convergence of various dry washes, such as the N Fork Cedar Wash and S Fork Cedar Wash, which move sediment from the high peaks toward the valley floor. The spatial relationship between the town sites and these natural features offers a clear look at how topography dictated the placement of Nevada's remote desert communities.