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2018 Map of Montezuma Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Montezuma Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Montezuma and Gemfield anchor this topographic view of the Nevada high desert, situated within the prominent ridges of the Montezuma Range and the Goldfield Hills. The landscape is dominated by high-elevation summits including Montezuma Peak and Carroll Peak, with drainage provided by features like Jackson Wash and Pozo Canyon.

A network of natural water sources supports the arid environment, including specifically named sites like Dago Joe Spring, Brickyard Spring, and Slaughterhouse Spring. The presence of E Railroad Springs Rd across the southern flats suggests the enduring importance of these scattered water points for historical travel and transit. The northeastern quadrant transition from the heights of Flattop Mtn toward the volcanic expanse of Malpais Mesa illustrates the complex geological character of Esmeralda County.