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2021 Map of Rattlesnake Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Garfield Hills dominate the northern landscape of this Mineral County quadrangle, giving way to the high-elevation terrain of the Excelsior Mountains to the south. This 2021 study illustrates a modern Western wilderness defined by rugged relief and remote infrastructure. Within the southern boundary, the Toiyabe National Forest encompasses much of the high ground, including the prominent peak of Excelsior Mtn.

Evidence of early movement through these heights is found in the high passes, notably at Rattlesnake Summit overlooking the namesake Rattlesnake Flat. Water sources remain critical in this arid environment, marked here by the presence of Summit Spring. Access is provided primarily by forest service routes, including the Nat For Dev Rd 200 and its associated Nfd 200 Trl, which navigate the complex topography between the peaks and the flats.