2021 Map of Gold Point

About this map

Gold Point anchors this high-desert landscape in the southwestern corner of Esmeralda County, reflecting a history tied to the mineral-rich mountains of the Basin and Range province. The settlement, situated at the intersection of 4th ST and Orleans ST, sits beneath the northern shadow of Slate Ridge. To the southeast, the terrain transitions into the Gold Mountain Range, where Gold Mtn Peak reaches into the Amargosa Range. This modern topographic study reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Oriental Wash, which cuts a path toward the Lida Valley in the north. The presence of Tokop on the eastern edge of the quadrangle suggests a landscape where small outposts and mining prospects defined the distribution of local names and travel routes. From the heights of Mt Dunfee to the flat expanse of Hanging Mesa, the map documents the geographic isolation and extreme relief that characterize this pocket of Nevada.