2012 Map of Hidden Valley

About this map

Hidden Valley dominates this arid landscape in southern Nevada, characterized by an expansive drainage network that channels seasonal runoff toward the valley floor. In the northwestern corner, the settlement of Erie marks a distinct point of human activity along the transportation corridor entering the region. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the area during a period of modern mapping, documenting the sparse road network and natural hydrology of the Clark County desert. The map reveals the intricate system of dry washes that define the local topography, showing how water shapes this environment between the high ridges.