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2021 Map of Saulsbury Basin

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Saulsbury Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Toiyabe National Forest dominates the central portion of this Nye County map, where high-altitude desert terrain meets the southern reaches of the Monitor Range. This landscape is defined by its drainages and mountain peaks, featuring prominent landmarks such as Rocky Peak and the distinctive Castle Rock. The eastern slopes are carved by numerous canyons, including Kellys Mine Canyon and Georges Canyon, which empty into the broader flats.

Evidence of early transit and exploration is preserved in the naming of the Kelly Mine Trl and Big White Sage Trl. Water sources, critical for survival in the Great Basin, are scattered throughout the topography at points like Warm Spring, Secret Spring, and Salisbury Spring. These springs and the central Saulsbury Basin suggest a pattern of seasonal activity and livestock management common to this part of the Nevada interior.