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2021 Map of Lone Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Lone Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Lone Mtn stands as a dominant geological landmark in this part of Esmeralda County, overlooking the broad expanse of the Big Smoky Valley and the Ralston Desert. The map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal hydrology and desert corridors, with features like Springdale Canyon and Paymaster Canyon cutting through the terrain. These natural features serve as the backdrop for a network of remote desert routes, including Paymaster Canyon Rd and the distinctly named Miller's Cutoff.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, marked here by Lobo Spring, Willow Spring, and Millers Pond. The presence of Slime Wash in the northeastern corner further illustrates the complex drainage patterns that shape this high-desert basin. This survey provides a precise look at the 21st-century topography of a region where old mining roads and natural springs remain the primary markers of human and natural history.