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2021 Map of Ramsey Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ramsey Spring and Cottonwood Spring provide rare water sources in this arid expanse of Mineral County, where the desert floor meet the rising slopes of the Gabbs Valley Range. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Gabbs Wash and Finger Rock Wash, which cut through the broad Gabbs Valley. To the west, the terrain becomes increasingly complex, marked by the prominent Black Hills and the rugged contours of Mystery Ridge.

Evidence of early transit and land use is found along Rawhide Rd and Diamond A Rd, which navigate the various gaps and canyons. Notable geological and topographic features such as Superstition Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, and Boundary Canyon illustrate the erosional forces at work in this corner of the Great Basin. The county boundary between Mineral and Nye counties cuts across the northeast corner, following a straight-line survey through the high desert flats.