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2018 Map of Lida Wash

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lida Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lida Wash creates a central drainage corridor through this arid high-elevation landscape in Esmeralda County, providing a glimpse into the critical water sources that dictated movement and survival in the Great Basin. The terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Silver Peak Range and the Palmetto Mountains, where high peaks like Harvey Peak dominate the skyline. The scarcity of water is underscored by the presence of isolated, named water sources such as Horath Corral Spring, Birch-Creek Spring, and Pocahontas Spring, which likely served as vital landmarks for early travelers and livestock.

Transportation through this portion of the desert is anchored by the Silver Peak - Railroad Springs Rd, which snakes across the flats and ridges between the mountains. The transition from the floor of Clayton Valley to the heights of Clayton Ridge illustrates the dramatic verticality of the Nevada landscape. For those studying the geography of this remote region, the map provides a clear look at how topographic features and springs shaped the limited human infrastructure of the era.