2012 Map of Point of Rocks

About this map

Mercury Valley and Strawberry Valley converge in this high-desert landscape of Nye County, where the topography is defined by the sharp elevations of the Specter Range to the northwest and the Spring Mountains to the southeast. The central corridor is dominated by the prominent Point of Rocks formation, a landmark that orients travel through this arid basin. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern transportation and aviation infrastructure of the region, specifically the Desert Rock Airstrip located in the northeast. The map provides a precise view of the road networks that lace through the valleys, connecting remote desert ranges with mid-century airstrip facilities in an area characterized by its open basins and stark mountainous boundaries.