2021 Map of Dianas Punch Bowl

About this map

Dianas Punch Bowl serves as a striking geological landmark within the wide expanse of Monitor Valley, where geothermal activity meets the arid Great Basin landscape. This survey illustrates the sharp transition from the valley floor to the high elevations of the Toquima Range to the west, much of which is protected under the Toiyabe National Forest. The presence of several water sources, including Hot Springs, Mud Spring, and Johnny Potts Spring, suggests the critical importance of these rare features for both local ecology and historical travel through this part of Nye County.