2011 Map of Mount Ardivey

About this map

Mount Ardivey serves as the central high point in this corner of Nye County, where the high desert landscape is defined by its intermittent water sources and transit corridors. The presence of Golden Spring and Cripple Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable water for ranching and travel in this arid environment. Lower elevations are marked by the Farrington Ranch and the winding course of Golden Wash, which leads toward the Golden Summit. The transportation network is sparse, consisting primarily of tracks that follow natural contours through Farrington Canyon and Merritt Canyon. This area represents a typical Great Basin ranching and recreation landscape of the early 21st century, where the Weeks Canyon Trailhead provides a modern access point into the deeper backcountry and the drainages of Cloverdale Creek and Cottonwood Creek.