2021 Map of Gilbert SE

About this map

Big Smoky Valley dominates the northern reaches of this Esmeralda County landscape, where the wide desert basin meets the rising slopes of the southern San Antonio Mountains. The map illustrates a high-desert environment defined by extreme relief, transitioning from the flat valley floor to the prominent heights of Lone Mtn in the southeast corner. The terrain is marked by intricate drainage patterns and alluvial fans that spread from the mountain base into the basin, reflecting the characteristic geography of the Great Basin region. Transportation in this arid stretch is anchored by the combined route of U.S. Routes 6 and 95, which cuts through the northwestern corner of the valley. This transit corridor serves as the primary link across the desert flats, connecting distant mining and ranching hubs while following the natural contours of the valley floor.