2014 Map of Midas Spring

About this map

Smith Creek Valley and Ione Valley dominate this high-desert basin-and-range landscape, where the Lander Co and Nye Co line cuts diagonally across the northern sagebrush flats. To the southwest, the foothills of the Paradise Range rise sharply into the Toiyabe National Forest, providing a stark topographical contrast to the broad alluvial valleys. Water sources are scarce in this arid environment, making features like Midas Spring and the intermittent drainage of Lebeau Cr critical landmarks for navigation and land use. The presence of Snake Bite Rd and forest route NF-060 suggests the continued importance of back-country access for ranching or resource management within the Great Basin. This survey records the sparsely populated interior of Nevada, highlighting the intersection of federal forest lands and remote county boundaries.