2011 Map of Ellsworth

About this map

Lodi Tanks anchors this corner of the Paradise Range in Nevada, where the desert landscape is defined by its vital water sources and dramatic elevation changes. The high points of Fairview Peak and Sherman Peak overlook a network of seasonal drainages and named canyons, including Marble Falls Canyon and Germany Canyon. These landforms dictate the historical movement through the area, channeled through gaps like Camel Pass. Isolated springs such as Big Spring, Rock Spring, and Ottawa Spring appear as critical survival markers in an otherwise arid environment. The presence of Lodi Tank suggests the importance of water catchment for early cattle ranching or mining operations that once sought a foothold in this part of Nye County. The terrain transitions from the high peaks down into Lebeau Park, offering a clear view of the geographical constraints that shaped settlement and land use in this Great Basin region.