2018 Map of Mineral Hill SW

About this map

Alpha and Shannon anchor this high-desert landscape in Eureka County, where the topography transitions from the valley floor into the high elevations of Table Mountain. The drainage of Henderson Creek cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a vital hydrologic feature in an otherwise arid environment. Along the western edge, ranching infrastructure is evident through the naming of J D Ranch Road and J D Ranch Mineral Spring Road, suggesting the importance of water access for livestock in this region. The map also documents Chimney Springs tucked against the rising slopes, and the steep descent of Rocky Gulch in the northeast. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape primarily defined by these isolated water sources and the network of local routes like Alpha Road that connect sparse settlements across the Great Basin terrain.