2018 Map of Powell Mountain NE

About this map

The Hawthorne Army Depot occupies a significant portion of this high desert landscape, defined by a rigid grid of specialized roads like 2nd Ave S and East Rd. This military footprint transitions abruptly into the dramatic terrain of the Wassuk Range and Garfield Hills, where the land is carved by deep seasonal drainages such as Bromide Canyon and Pamlico Canyon. To the southwest, the boundary of the Toiyabe National Forest encompasses the upper reaches of Cottonwood Cr, illustrating the jurisdictional complexity of Nevada's public lands. The presence of routes named N Johnston and Long Johnston suggests a legacy of local land use or ranching family history predating or coinciding with the military and forestry designations. This 2018 survey provides a clear look at how industrial-military infrastructure and natural canyons intersect in Mineral County.