2018 Map of Franks Well

About this map

Butte Valley defines the western reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where the flat valley floor meets the rising peaks of the Cherry Creek Range. The eponymous Franks Well sits as a vital water point in the southern portion of the quadrangle, a critical resource in the arid basin-and-range environment of eastern Nevada. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Black Mtn and Manger Hill to the steep relief of Black Canyon. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of county roads, including White Pine Co Road 17 and White Pine Co Road 19, which skirt the valley edges. This modern survey reflects a region primarily used for grazing and open-range land management, where named landmarks often center on scarce water sources and prominent geological features.