2021 Map of Kinkaid NW

About this map

The Gillis Range dominates the southern half of this landscape, characterized by the intricate drainage systems of Paymaster Canyon and Sheeps Head Canyon. This 2021 survey reveals a high-desert environment defined by elevation changes and natural basins. In the north, the terrain transitions into more level expanses such as Buckley Flat and the Win Wan Valley, which are bordered by the prominent Rand Ridge in the northeastern corner. This area in Mineral County is marked by ephemeral watercourses like Nugent Wash, illustrating the arid hydrology of the Great Basin. The grid of Public Land Survey System lines, including t10n r31e and t9n r32e, provides a structural framework for understanding the distribution of these landforms across the high Nevada desert.