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2011 Map of Rattlesnake Flat

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rattlesnake Flat lies within a high-elevation landscape of Mineral County, defined by the prominent peaks of the Excelsior Mountain and Excelsior Mountains range. This early 21st-century survey documents the continued use of the land for livestock management and remote travel, evidenced by several distinctive cattle-control structures including the West Rattlesnake Drift Fence, the Rattlesnake Garfield Drift Fence, and the Summit Spring Drift Fence. These fences, often stretching for miles across open country, illustrate the scale of rangeland operations in this part of Nevada.

Water sources are sparse in this environment, making features like Summit Spring vital landmarks for navigation and local ranching. Access through the area is maintained via routes such as NFD 200 TRL, which crosses the western portion of the quadrangle. The map also identifies the Rattlesnake Summit, providing a precise look at the topographical drainage patterns and high-desert infrastructure of the region during this period.