2014 Map of Mineral Hill

About this map

Mineral Hill stands as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape on the border of Elko and Eureka counties. The terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Sulphur Spring Range and Union Mtn, creating a network of drainage systems including Slaughterhouse Canyon and Bruffey Canyon. This 2014 survey documents a land where water sources dictate the geography, from the geothermal Bruffey Hot Springs to isolated points like Ten Voord Spring and Aiken Spring. The presence of Sestanovich Rd and the route labeled Mineral Hill to State Route 27 indicates the primary corridors connecting these remote mining and grazing lands. The map detail reflects the long-standing mineral interests of the region, anchored by the namesake summit and nearby Cave Hill.