2021 Map of Grantsville

About this map

The Shoshone Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Toiyabe National Forest, where the historic mining settlement of Grantsville sits at the foot of Grantsville Summit. This area, surveyed recently in 2021, reflects the enduring footprint of Nevada's silver mining era, with the town of Union positioned nearby along the upper reaches of West Union Canyon. The terrain is marked by steep canyons and prominent ridges, including Grantsville Ridge and Richmond Hill, which define the local watershed. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, noted by numerous named springs such as Wild Carrot Spring, Brush Rabbit Spring, and Indian Garden Spring. To the east, the map transitions into the broad expanse of Indian Valley, where the Cloverdale road provides access toward Cloverdale Summit. The intricate network of canyons—including Patsy Canyon, Milton Canyon, and Spanish Canyon—suggests a complex geography that has historically challenged both miners and ranchers.