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2021 Map of Searchlight SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Piute Valley and the Mojave Desert dominate this arid landscape in southern Clark County, where the elevation rises sharply from the valley floor into the Newberry Mountains. The map reveals a high concentration of vital water sources tucked into the eastern highlands, including the evocatively named Old Roman Spring, Yellowstone Spring, and Battle Axe Spring. These springs represent critical landmarks in a desert environment where seasonal drainages like Piute Wash and Nellis Wash define the hydrology.

Transportation through this remote corridor is primarily limited to Loran Station Rd, which crosses the central portion of the quadrangle. The northeastern corner of the map reaches into the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, while the terrain culminates at the southern end near North Peak. This 2021 survey provides a contemporary view of the region’s topography and public land boundaries, preserving the names of local springs used by travelers and ranchers for generations.