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2021 Map of Potosi

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Spring Mountains dominate this high-desert terrain, where steep ridges and deep drainages define the landscape. Within the Toiyabe National Forest, the topography rises sharply to Potosi Mtn, a landmark historically tied to early mining and transit in southern Nevada. Sparse water sources are the primary indicators of human and animal activity in this arid environment, evidenced by isolated points like Potosi Spring, Mexican Spring, and Keystone Spring.

Transit through these mountains relies on natural gaps such as Potosi Pass and Wilson Pass, which have long served as critical corridors through the range. To the west, the land flattens into the Mojave Desert, marked by the wide path of Potosi Wash. This survey captures the relationship between these difficult mountain passes and the lower desert plains, documented through the network of primitive routes like Potosi Pass Road and Kingston Rd.