2011 Map of Pirouette Mountain

About this map

Pirouette Mountain stands as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape of Churchill County, where drainage patterns define the arid terrain. The map traces the natural watercourses of the Dixie Valley Wash and Elevenmile Wash, which collect runoff from the surrounding elevations and deep-cut features such as Slaughter Canyon and Elevenmile Canyon. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the remote environment where seasonal water sources and topographic shifts dominate. To the north, Cain Spring and the drainage of Red Top Gulch provide specific points of reference for those navigating the eastern slopes. A single primary artery, Dixie Valley Rd, provides the essential modern link through this expansive basin, following the natural floor of the valley.