2018 Map of Jet Spring

About this map

Mt Ziggurat towers over a rugged section of the Toquima Range in Nye County, where deep canyons define the high-desert landscape. This 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a network of primitive roads and freight paths that crisscross the Toiyabe National Forest, including the Winter Freight Connector and Lower Mine Rd. These routes suggest a history of resource extraction and transit through difficult terrain, connecting remote sites like Moores Northumberland and the waters of Jet Spring. The land is heavily dissected by drainages such as West Northumberland Canyon and Three Mile Canyon, illustrating the complex topography encountered by early surveyors and miners in this part of central Nevada. The map preserves the specific locations of geographic landmarks like Zigguart and the seasonal flow of Moores Creek, essential for navigating the arid peaks.