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2023 Map of Midas

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Midas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The remote settlement of Midas serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in Elko County. Situated along Main ST, the small town and its nearby Midas Cem are surrounded by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems and distinctive geological features. To the west, the Owyhee Bluffs and Horseshoe Mountain dominate the horizon, while the terrain to the south includes Tosa Wihi Hunu'u, reflecting the cultural depth of this Great Basin environment.

Water management and natural drainage define the local topography, with Midas Creek flowing through the settlement toward the east. Numerous other seasonal waterways, such as Summit Creek, Clover Creek, and Ishope-Nookwa, carve their way through the arid landscape, illustrating the critical role of surface water in this mining-centered region. The map captures the current layout of local roads and land boundaries, including the intersection of multiple township and range lines.