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2018 Map of Palisade Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Palisade Mesa and the elevated plateau of Halligan Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in Nye County. The terrain is defined by dramatic escarpments and isolated water sources that have long dictated movement through this arid corridor. A solitary artery, Hot Creek Rd, bisects the valley floor, tracing a path near Moores Station Wash and the ephemeral Hot Cr.

Survival in this environment centers on discrete points of hydrography like Rattlesnake Springs and Tank Spring. These landmarks, along with Sandy Summit, serve as vital navigational markers for surveyors and travelers alike. The map captures a transition between the desert floor and the high tablelands, where water features such as Sandy Summit Spring and Mesa Spring remain the primary indicators of life and utility in an otherwise stark geological expanse.