2021 Map of Independence Valley NW

About this map

Independence Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the valley floor transitions into the rising slopes of the Pequop Mountains to the east. The map documents a classic Great Basin environment, characterized by expansive internal drainage and geothermal activity. The most distinctive water feature is Ralphs Warm Springs, located near the base of the mountains. This area is defined by the Public Land Survey System grid of townships and ranges, including t36n r64e, which provides a clear view of the topographical relationship between the flat valley basin and the steep mountain terrain. These surveys are essential for understanding the hydrology and land boundaries of northeastern Nevada's basin-and-range province.