2018 Map of Rattlesnake Mountain

About this map

The Diamond Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape, forming a dramatic physical boundary between the arid basins of Diamond Valley to the west and the expansive Newark Valley to the east. This 2018 survey documents a remote portion of the Eureka Co White Pine Co line as it traverses the ridgeline. Water sources are scarce but critical in this terrain, marked by scattered features such as Willow Spring, Robinson Springs, and seasonal drainages like Pedrioli Cr and Minoletti Cr. Notable landmarks include the namesake Rattlesnake Mtn, the high prominence of Cedar Mtn, and the secluded basin of Fairy Dell. Along the eastern edge, the map captures the transition to the playa of Newark Lake, illustrating the stark hydrology of the Great Basin.