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2014 Map of Lida Wash

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lida Wash snakes through the arid basin of Esmeralda County, defining a landscape shaped by scarce water sources and dramatic topographic shifts. To the north, the terrain descends into the low-lying Clayton Valley, while the southern reaches are dominated by the high elevations of the Palmetto Mountains and Silver Peak Range. Harvey Peak stands as a prominent landmark in the southwest, overlooking a series of critical water points that historically sustained movement through this desert corridor.

Named water sources such as Horath Corral Spring, Pocahontas Spring, and Barrel Spring are scattered across the slopes, indicating the vital importance of reliable hydrology in this high-desert environment. The presence of NV-265 provides a modern transit link across the valley floor, following the natural drainage patterns established by the wash between the towering Clayton Ridge and the surrounding mountain chains.