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2018 Map of Lone Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lone Mtn dominates the southwestern corner of this desert landscape, rising sharply from the surrounding terrain. The map traces a network of ephemeral water sources and drainage features including Lobo Spring, Willow Spring, and the northern reach of Springdale Canyon. These points of relief were essential to the early development of Esmeralda County, providing necessary stops for travel through the arid environment.

Transportation routes through the high desert are anchored by Miller's Cutoff in the northeast and Paymaster Canyon Rd winding through the southern peaks. The transition from the open Big Smoky Valley to the rocky expanse of Paymaster Canyon illustrates the variety of terrain between the valley floors and the isolated summits. To the southeast, the land levels out toward the Ralston Desert, while the northern boundary is marked by Slime Wash and the distinct Millers Pond.