2018 Map of Rock Hill

About this map

Columbus Salt Marsh dominates the southwestern corner of this desert landscape, marking a significant hydrologic feature at the base of the Candelaria Hills. The terrain is characterized by the high, ridged contours of the Monte Cristo Range to the northeast and the isolated peak of Rock Hill rising above the surrounding basin. This area represents a classic Great Basin environment where drainage from the surrounding ranges terminates in the salt marsh and the broad Columbia Valley. The Mineral Co / Esmeralda Co boundary cuts diagonally across the northwestern portion of the map, while US Route 95 provides the primary transit corridor through this arid corridor of Nevada. The survey details the stark contrast between the steep, complex relief of the mountain ranges and the flat, alluvial floors of the valley systems.