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2014 Map of Rattlesnake Flat

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest encompasses the southern portion of this desert terrain, where the high ridges of the Excelsior Mountains and Excelsior Mtn dominate the landscape. This 2014 survey captures a sparsely populated region of Mineral County defined by significant topographic shifts between the peaks and the broad, dry expanse of Rattlesnake Flat. The cartography details a primitive road network, including Nf-200, which provides the primary access through the basin.

Isolated water sources such as Summit Spring are crucial markers in this arid environment, serving as vital landmarks for those navigating between the northern Garfield Hills and the southern ranges. The map also identifies key transit points through the high country, most notably Rattlesnake Summit and the steep descent of Rattlesnake Canyon, which illustrate the natural corridors used to traverse the Great Basin's interior.