2021 Map of Nelson

About this map

Nelson lies at the heart of this desert landscape, situated within the Eldorado Mountains during the early 2020s. The settlement's proximity to Copper Canyon and the surrounding peaks suggests the area's long-standing connection to local mining interests. The topography is defined by an intricate network of washes, including Techatticup Wash, Aztec Wash, and Morning Star Wash, which drain the arid terrain toward the Lake Mead National Recreation Area visible along the eastern boundary. Notable landmarks like the Murl Emery Arch and Mt Duncan provide navigational anchors in a region where water sources are vital, represented here by scattered points such as Miners Spring, Bridge Spring, and Tule Spring. To the south, the Mojave Desert floor gives way to the prominent Ireteba Peaks and Knob Hill, marking the transition between rugged mountain ridges and the broad alluvial basins characteristic of southern Clark County.