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1985 Map of Garcia Flat

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Garcia Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Garcia Flat and the northern reaches of Diamond Valley dominate this Great Basin landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions from broad alkali basins to the steep elevations of the Pinon Range. The map reveals a land defined by water scarcity and grazing management, marked by a network of Stock Tanks and remote water sources like Garcia Well and The Lumps Spring. These features suggest the vital role of seasonal hydrology for the region's ranching economy during the mid-1980s.

Along the western edge, the heights of Black Mountain and Bailey Mountain rise above the flats, providing topographical contrast to the level expanses of Alkali Flats below. Evidence of mineral exploration appears in the form of several Prospects near the mountainous terrain, while the county boundary between Elko and Eureka counties cuts across the valley floor. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks through Red Rock Pass and over Red Rock Summit, illustrating the enduring isolation of this Nevada interior.