2021 Map of Potts Well

About this map

Monitor Valley and the Toquima Range define this high-altitude landscape in central Nevada, where the transition from basin floor to montane forest is clearly documented. The western portion of the map is dominated by the Toiyabe National Forest, marked by steep elevation gains and complex topography. In the lower-lying east, the ephemeral drainage of Stoneberger Cr threads through the valley, flanked by the Grimes Hills. Modern land use and access are represented by primitive routes like Grimes Ranch Rd and Belmont Rd, which trace the historical movement patterns of ranching and mining traffic between regional summits and valleys. This 2021 study captures the area's continued reliance on these secondary corridors for navigating the vast public lands and forest boundaries.