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2011 Map of Rawhide

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rawhide is situated within the arid expanse of Churchill County, showing a landscape defined by industrial history and high-desert terrain. The town site is surrounded by a cluster of named peaks and ridges that reflect the region's mining heritage, including Chicago Mountain, Buckskin Mountain, and Black Eagle Hill. The concentration of topographic features such as Hooligan Hill and Grutt Hill near the main settlement suggests a dense area of historical activity, further evidenced by the National Mill located to the southeast.

Tracing the geography of the area reveals a network of dry washes and gulches, notably Stingaree Gulch, which cuts through the hills. For those researching the human history of this remote Nevada location, the Rawhide Cemetery serves as a significant landmark north of the town. The map captures the physical layout of the region as it existed in the early 21st century, detailing the roads and trails that connect these disparate landmarks across the basin and range environment.