2014 Map of Ralston

About this map

Goldfield Hills and the Cuprite Hills define the high desert topography of this region, which straddles the border between Esmeralda and Nye counties. This 2014 survey captures a landscape shaped by drainage patterns like China Wash, which cuts through the arid basins common to this part of the Great Basin. The small settlement of Ralston serves as a lone outpost near the intersection of various desert routes, including Mt Jackson Rd and Stonewall Flats Rd. The map also details the transition from the upland hills into the broad expanse of Stonewall Flat to the southeast, illustrating how transport corridors are dictated by the natural breaks in the desert terrain.