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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

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Fish Lake Valley dominates this high-desert basin in Esmeralda County, where the dramatic elevation change between the valley floor and the towering Silver Peak Range is clearly defined. The hydrological contrast of the region is evident in the transition from the Fish Lake Valley Marsh in the north to the arid canyons and hidden water sources further south. Small, vital water points such as Deep Spring and Mud Spring are tucked within the complex topography, serving as critical landmarks in a landscape otherwise defined by sharp ridges and drainages like Icehouse Canyon. This survey provides an exact look at the natural boundaries and water resources of a remote Nevada wilderness before more recent environmental shifts might alter these subtle features.


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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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