2011 Map of Gold Point

About this map

Gold Point anchors this portion of Esmeralda County, sitting near the base of high desert peaks. The landscape is defined by the drainages of Oriental Wash, which cuts through the arid terrain between Slate Ridge and Hanging Mesa. Settlement patterns here reflect the region's mining legacy, with isolated points like Tokop and Old Camp connected by a sparse network of dirt roads and tracks. At the southern edge of the survey, the Oriental Post Office and Causer Well Corral stand as markers of human activity near Gold Mountain. This 2011 edition by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the geography of this high-elevation basin, where elevations rise significantly toward Mount Dunfee and Lime Point, showing the enduring road systems used to navigate this corner of the Nevada desert.