2014 Map of Flagstaff Mountain

About this map

The Hot Creek Range dominates this landscape, where high-altitude ridges and deep canyons define the geography of Nye County. The area is marked by significant vertical relief, with Flagstaff Mtn and Cine Mtn serving as prominent landmarks among a series of named drainages. Notable water sources in this arid environment include Keystone Spring, McIntyres Spring, and Italian Spring, which likely served as vital stopovers for early travelers and ranching operations. The presence of Old Dominion Canyon and Keystone Canyon suggests a history of mineral exploration or established routes through the mountains. To the south, the terrain descends toward Kiln Canyon and the headwaters of Tybo Cr, an area historically linked to the mining and charcoal production activities of the Nevada interior during the nineteenth century.