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2021 Map of Ione

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ione
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high-desert terrain of the Shoshone Mountains dominates this portion of Nye County, where the legacy of Nevada's mining era is etched into the landscape. The settlements of Ione and Berlin serve as primary anchors, situated within the expansive Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents critical water sources in an arid environment, including Ione Spring, Bradley Spring, and Knickerbocker Spring, which historically supported local habitation and livestock.

Topographical features like Union Pass and Ione Summit mark the natural corridors used to navigate the varied elevations of the range. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise locations of the Ione Cem and Berlin Cem, which provide tangible links to the early residents of these mountain communities. The complex network of drainages, from Sand Wash to Spanish Ranch Canyon, illustrates the seasonal water flow patterns that have shaped the canyons and valleys of this remote region.