2011 Map of Rhyolite Ridge NW, 2011 Print
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2011 Map of Rhyolite Ridge NW

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Fish Lake Valley Marsh dominates the central basin of this Esmeralda County landscape, indicating a significant drainage area in an otherwise arid region. The presence of Gap Spring to the northwest suggests a critical water source for early travelers and livestock in this corner of Nevada. Movement through the terrain is defined by Emigrant Pass Rd, which winds through the southern reaches toward Emigrant Pass. The prominence of Emigrant Peak in the northeast serves as a major topographical anchor for the area. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a land characterized by vast drainage patterns and sparse, strategically located water points that have likely dictated human passage for generations.


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Date Portrayed2011
Date Published2011
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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