2014 Map of Lida

About this map

Lida occupies a strategic position at the edge of the Palmetto Mountains, serving as a focal point for the surrounding desert landscape in this portion of Esmeralda County. The area's hydrology is defined by critical water sources such as Stewarts Spring and Last Water Spring, which likely dictated the placement of early settlements and livestock routes in this arid environment. The terrain rises sharply toward the east at Mt Jackson, overlooking the geological depression of Lida Canyon. Transport is anchored by the presence of 266 and NV-265, which connect these remote uplands to the broader regional network. The inclusion of the Pipeline Reservoir highlights the managed infrastructure required to sustain life and industry in the high desert of southwestern Nevada.