2021 Map of Red Ridge

About this map

The boundary between Churchill and Mineral County cuts across a high desert landscape defined by severe topography and wide alluvial plains. The namesake Red Ridge dominates the southern reaches of the quadrangle, while the elevations of the Barnett Hills rise to the northeast. Between these heights lies Rawhide Flats, a characteristic basin floor that illustrates the basin-and-range geography of this portion of Nevada. The map documents the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, including t14n r30e and t15n r31e, which provided the framework for land claims and mining activity in this arid region. The lack of surface water or established settlements underscores the logistical challenges of the terrain at the time of this survey.