2018 Map of Red Ring Mountain

About this map

Red Ring Mtn serves as the central landmark for this high-altitude section of Nye County, where the topography shifts between the high Andesite Ridge and the broad alluvial expanses of the Little Smoky Valley. The geological character of the area is highlighted by the Rhyolite Hills in the southwest and the winding Pritchards Canyon to the west. While much of the terrain is defined by dry drainage features like Twin Piñon Gulch, the presence of Burnt Cabin Spring indicates a critical, if rare, water source for this landscape. The map effectively documents the transition from mountain ridges to the Big Sand Springs Valley, providing a clear view of the complex volcanic and desert geography typical of central Nevada's basin and range province.