2011 Map of Red Ridge

About this map

The high desert landscape of Churchill County is dominated here by the linear landform of Red Ridge, which trends through the southern half of the quadrangle. This 2011 survey, incorporating imagery from the National Agricultural Imagery Program and digital data from the National Hydrography Dataset, reflects a modern topographical study of the arid Great Basin environment. While the map is sparse of named settlements, the intricate network of desert washes and drainage patterns provides a clear view of the hydrological character of this portion of Nevada. The terrain data, based on the National Elevation Dataset from 2001, helps researchers visualize the subtle elevations and natural corridors that define the area's physical geography.