2014 Map of Independence Valley NW

About this map

Ralphs Warm Springs provides a distinctive hydrologic focal point in this high-desert basin, situated within the broad expanse of Independence Valley. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Pequop Mountains, creating a stark contrast between the flat valley floor and the high-elevation ridges. This 2014 survey documents the remote character of eastern Elko County, where the landscape is primarily defined by natural water sources and the large-scale grids of the Public Land Survey System, including t36n r64e and t35n r65e. The map captures the intersection of desert basin geography and the rugged mountain ranges that characterize the Great Basin, reflecting a landscape used for open-range ranching and mineral exploration.