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2011 Map of Gabbs Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gabbs Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gabbs Mountain dominates the western horizon of this high-desert landscape in Nye County, Nevada, as it appeared in the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by an extensive drainage system, most notably the braided course of Finger Rock Wash and the branching paths of Petrified Wash. These ephemeral watercourses descend toward the Stewart Valley, where the isolated landmark of Finger Rock stands as a distinct topographical marker. A critical high point for local transit, Petrified Summit serves as a divide between the northern washes and the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Evidence of historical and industrial access is seen in the naming of roads such as Rawhide Rd and the FMC-Paradise Park Rd, hinting at the region's mining and mineral processing history. For those tracing the sparse water sources of the Great Basin, Petrified Spring appears at the edge of the mountain slopes, a vital feature in an otherwise arid environment where the road network, including Finger Rock Wash Rd, follows the natural contours of the desert floor.