2011 Map of Gerlach

About this map

Gerlach sits as a vital junction in the high desert of northwestern Nevada, serving as a gateway to the alkaline flats of the Black Rock Desert. This 2011 survey details the settlement's infrastructure, including the Gerlach Post Office and the Gerlach Landing Strip, which support the remote community and its seasonal visitors. The surrounding landscape is defined by stark topographic contrasts, from the thermal waters of Great Boiling Spring to the elevated reaches of Granite Basin. Local agricultural and land-use history is evidenced by the Gerlach and Waltz Ranch, while natural drainage patterns are carved into the terrain at Bowen Canyon. The map captures the area just as it became internationally known for large-scale desert gatherings, though it remains primarily a quiet outpost for ranchers and travelers.