2012 Map of Dry Lake

About this map

Dry Lake sits at the heart of this Nevada desert landscape, positioned where the Dry Lake Valley meets the rising terrain of the Dry Lake Range. The settlement of Garnet and the Dry Lake rail siding area demonstrate the importance of transportation corridors in this arid environment. Modern infrastructure like Las Vegas Blvd N and S R 40 mirrors the historical movement through the region, most notably preserved in the path of Old Spanish Trail Rd, which cuts across the valley floor. This 2012 survey illustrates the intersection of ancient transit routes and 21st-century highway development in Clark County, showing how the natural geography of the basins continues to dictate the flow of travel through the Great Basin.