2014 Map of Scottys Junction SW

About this map

Slate Ridge dominates the northwestern portion of this 2014 survey, a high-relief landscape that reveals the geological complexity of the Great Basin. The terrain transitions south and east into the Gold Mountain Range and the northern reaches of the Amargosa Range, illustrating the characteristic basin-and-range topography where steep ridges fall away into wide, high-altitude desert valleys. The county line between Esmeralda and Nye counties bisects the eastern half of the map, providing a administrative context to this sparsely populated region. Human activity is evidenced by the Cat Trl, a route winding through the southwestern quadrant near Hells Gate. This topographic study is particularly valuable for understanding the drainage patterns and relief that define the landscape north of Death Valley, offering precise data on the natural contours before any recent anthropogenic changes to the local trail network.