2014 Map of Shafter

About this map

Shafter serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape within the expansive Goshute Valley. The settlement pattern is defined by its relationship to the rail lines and supporting infrastructure, specifically the numerous stretches of Railroad Maintenance Rd that crisscross the valley floor. To the south, Shafter Knoll rises as a distinct topographical landmark, providing one of the few breaks in the relatively level terrain of the basin. The grid of the Public Land Survey System is clearly marked, including t35n r66e and t34n r67e, illustrating the systematic division of this remote section of Elko County. Transportation routes like Cr-789 and Blm-1051 highlight the modern accessibility of this historic railroad-dependent region during the early 21st century.