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2014 Map of Kinkaid

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kinkaid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Kinkaid occupies a central position within this 2014 survey of Mineral County, situated where the arid basins of Walker Lake Valley and Soda Spring Valley meet. The landscape is defined by the stark transition between desert flats and the surrounding high ground of the Gillis Range to the north and the Garfield Hills to the south. Modern infrastructure is represented by the path of Powerline Rd and Garfield Flats Rd, which cross the terrain alongside established transit corridors.

Prominent geographical features such as Martinez Hill and the deep incisions of Sheeps Head Canyon and Montreal Canyon provide significant landmarks for navigating this desert environment. The drainage patterns of Blackrock Gulch further illustrate the complex topography of the Mineral County interior, reflecting a region where the vastness of the Great Basin is punctuated by rugged volcanic and sedimentary formations.