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2014 Map of Rhyolite Ridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rhyolite Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Silver Peak Range dominates the western portion of this high-desert landscape in Esmeralda County, defined by a series of vital water sources and steep topographic changes. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Minnesota Spring, Valcalda Spring, and Mamie Spring, indicates the importance of reliable water in this arid Nevada terrain for local prospecting and livestock. The map traces the elevated terrain of Rhyolite Ridge and the distinct volcanic formations of Red Mtn to the southeast.

Industrial and geological interest is centered on the canyons and gaps that provided passage through the peaks. Argentite Canyon and Black Canyon carve through the mountains, while the route over Coyote Summit provides a key navigational point near the southern reaches. The abundance of spring labels like Coyote Hole and Cave Spring suggests a historical reliance on these specific locations for survival and navigation in a region otherwise characterized by dry washes and steep ridges.