2021 Map of Outlaw Springs NE

About this map

Royston Hills rise as a prominent topographic anchor in this high-desert landscape of central Nevada, situated along the border of Nye and Esmeralda counties. The terrain is characterized by the wide drainage of Ione Wash, which cuts across the northeast and southeast sectors of the quadrangle, flowing toward the expansive Big Smoky Valley. This region is defined by its isolation and the stark contrast between the elevated mountain peaks and the broad, alluvial plains. The presence of Poleline Rd suggests a network of utility infrastructure and remote desert access corridors, providing a rare traversable path through the otherwise trackless terrain. These features together illustrate a classic Great Basin environment where seasonal water flow and mineral-rich hills dictated the sparse human movement across the valley floor.