2021 Map of Gillis Canyon NW

About this map

Walker River Valley and the northern reaches of the Gillis Range define this high-desert landscape in Mineral County, Nevada. The topography is dominated by the complex terrain of the range, which rises sharply from the arid valley floor. Water, a critical resource in this environment, is marked by the presence of Double Spring, a vital focal point for local navigation and history. The map records a sparse network of pathways, including the descriptive Ghost Dance Ln and the more established Double Springs Rd, which snakes across the flats at the foot of the mountains. This 2021 survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by natural boundaries and the legacy of early desert routes, where open space and geological features dictate the pattern of human presence.