2014 Map of Minerva

About this map

Spring Valley dominates the northern landscape of this White Pine County quadrant, a wide high-desert basin characterized by the arid expanse of Baking Powder Flat. The small settlement of Shoshone sits along the western edge of the valley floor, while the locale of Minerva is positioned further south along the foothills of the Snake Range. This 2014 survey captures the sparse infrastructure of the region, where a few primary routes like NV 894, Swallow Canyon Rd, and S Highline Rd provide the only significant access through the sagebrush and scrub. Water sources are precious and intermittent in this environment, represented by landmarks such as Blind Spring and the drainage of Murphy Wash at the southern edge of the sheet. The map provides a clear look at the township and range grid system that continues to define land management in the Great Basin.