2012 Map of Minerva

About this map

Shoshone Post Office Swallow Ranch sits as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of White Pine County, Nevada. The area is defined by the broad expanse of Baking Powder Flat, which stretches across the northern portion of the quadrangle. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse but persistent human presence in the Great Basin, where small settlements like Shoshone and Minerva are connected by a network of rural routes, including Co Rd-1119 and S Highline Rd. Water remains the most critical resource for ranching and survival here, evidenced by the presence of Blind Spring and the drainage of Murphy Wash. The map documents a quiet corner of Nevada where family-named ranches and historic post offices continue to anchor the geography of the desert floor.