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2018 Map of Moores Station SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Big Sand Springs Valley defines this arid stretch of Nye County, where the desert floor is shaped by ephemeral water systems and volcanic transitions. The central corridor is dominated by Sand Springs Wash, which flows southward through the basin toward Logan Catch Basin. To the north, the topographic relief of the Heart Hills rises above the valley floor, marking a distinct shift in the landscape's elevation.

Human presence is sparse in this high-desert environment, evidenced primarily by Black Lava Rd, which skirts the eastern edge of the valley. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Great Basin, including Needles Catch Basin, illustrating how the region manages infrequent but significant moisture. This 2018 survey provides a clear look at the public land survey system grid across townships like t8n r52e and t9n r53e.