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2021 Map of Gold Center

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Gold Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Gold Center sits at the northern edge of this arid Nevada landscape, positioned where the Amargosa River cuts through the desert floor. The terrain here transitions between the Mojave Desert and the Amargosa Desert, characterized by wide alluvial basins and the rising slopes that lead toward the southwest corner of the map. This area is defined by its isolation and strategic infrastructure, including the Beatty Airport and a network of desert routes such as Airport Rd and the Cloride Cliff Rd.

Boundaries for the Death Valley National Park appear in the lower-left quadrant, marking the edge of protected federal lands as they cross the California-Nevada state line. The map highlights the sparse but essential transportation corridors, including Highway 95 and Route 374, which connect this remote mining district to the wider region. The landscape remains largely defined by the ephemeral path of the Amargosa River, which provides a geographical anchor for the small settlement of Gold Center.