2012 Map of San Antonio Ranch SW

About this map

Big Smoky Valley dominates this 2012 topographic study of the Nye County landscape, where the wide desert basin meets the rising slopes of the Royston Hills. This map documents a high-desert environment defined by seasonal drainage patterns and sparse infrastructure. Hydrographic features such as Peavine Creek and Ione Wash are mapped as they traverse the valley floor, indicating the flow of water during infrequent rain events. The transportation network is minimal, consisting of a few established routes like Peavine Rd that provide access through this expansive terrain. This survey is a precise record of the Great Basin’s physical geography, useful for understanding land use and natural resources in a region where the vastness of the valley is punctuated only by occasional hills and intermittent streambeds.