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2021 Map of Rhyolite Ridge, 2021 Print
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2021 Map of Rhyolite Ridge

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Silver Peak Range dominates this portion of Esmeralda County, defining a landscape marked by steep elevation changes and isolated water sources. As a modern survey of a high-desert environment, the map emphasizes the vital role of springs in an arid climate, documenting locations such as Minnesota Spring, Mamie Spring, and Valcalda Spring scattered across the ridgelines. The namesake Rhyolite Ridge serves as a central spine for the quadrangle, flanked by deep incisions like Argentite Canyon and Black Canyon. The absence of developed townsites or major infrastructure highlights the region's enduring character as a mining and ranching frontier, where travel is dictated by natural passes like Coyote Summit and the presence of ephemeral or permanent water at sites like Coyote Hole.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2021
Date Published2021
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain