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2011 Map of Mohawk Mine

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mohawk Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mohawk Mine and the high desert terrain of the Silver Peak Range anchor this 2011 survey of western Esmeralda County. The landscape is defined by its water sources and mining legacy, with the settlement of Nivloc positioned along Nivloc Rd near Silver Peak Pond. The area's reliance on natural hydrology is evident through a series of named water points including Cottonwood Springs, Red Mountain Spring, and Big Spring, which likely supported prospecting and livestock in this arid environment.

Prominent landforms like Sheep Mountain and Silver Peak overlook the northern reaches of the quadrangle, while Sheep Flat provides a rare break in the topography. Infrastructure is sparse, primarily consisting of desert routes like McAfee Rd, which connect the isolated springs and mine sites to the broader region. This map offers a clear view of the modern layout of these historic mining districts, from Upper Cowcamp Spring to the northern Company Spring.