2018 Map of Midas

About this map

Midas sits at the edge of the high desert, where the settlement’s simple grid meets the base of the dramatic Owyhee Bluffs. The town’s history is reflected in its layout along Main St and the nearby Midas Cem, situated north of the main residential cluster. The surrounding terrain is defined by stark elevation changes, from the prominent Horseshoe Mtn in the southwest to the broad, flat expanse of Squaw Valley in the southeast. Water sources in this arid landscape are concentrated in seasonal drainages like Summit Cr, Spring Cr, and Clover Cr. This 2018 survey illustrates the relationship between a small, isolated Nevada settlement and the natural topography of Elko County, showing how the roads and property boundaries follow the contours of the bluffs and valley floors.