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2021 Map of Quartz Mountain NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The East Gate Range dominates the eastern margin of this Churchill County survey, providing a prominent geographic anchor in an area defined by desert elevations and drainage systems. Toward the southern extent of the range, the terrain reaches Grayback, while further south the land falls away toward the Broken Hills. These geological formations oversee a network of seasonal watercourses and occasional points of moisture, such as Mud Spring located near the center of the sheet.

The landscape is further defined by the significant path of Gabbs Wash, which cuts through the southwest. This area serves as a study in Great Basin geography, where drainage patterns and distinct rock formations like Iron Rock mark the territory. The presence of these specific landmarks among the ridge lines suggests the traditional routes and vantage points used by those navigating this part of Nevada before and after the turn of the century.