2012 Map of Gold Center

About this map

Gold Center sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Nye County, marking a site of long-standing interest near the southern end of the Bullfrog Hills. The Amargosa River traces a persistent southward course through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, though its bed remains dry throughout much of the year in this arid environment. Transportation and infrastructure are concentrated in the north, centered around the Beatty Airport and the junction of local routes like Airport Rd. Extending toward the southwest, Chloride Cliff Rd strikes out across the open terrain, suggesting the historical and modern connectivity between the local settlement and the mining districts of the surrounding mountains. The map illustrates a landscape defined by sparse vegetation and significant topographic relief, where water and road access dictate the pattern of human presence.