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2021 Map of Piute Point

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Piute Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Piute Point stands as a prominent overlook in this northeastern reach of the Mojave Desert, where the landscape transitions into the steep, complex folds of the Muddy Mountains. This modern topographic survey highlights a desert environment shaped by seasonal water movement and rugged geological features, including the Buffington Pockets and the expansive Monocline Valley. The lack of permanent settlements emphasizes the region's character as a throughway, defined by major transportation corridors that have historical and modern significance.

The historical path of the Old Spanish Trail Rd is traced across the western terrain, running parallel to the modern Valley of Fire Hwy and Rte 167. These routes intersect the broad California Wash, illustrating how contemporary infrastructure follows the same natural passages used for generations in Clark County. The map provides clear evidence of the Public Land Survey System, showing the township and range divisions that still govern this arid stretch of Nevada.