2018 Map of Silver King Mountain SW

About this map

White River Valley defines this portion of Lincoln County, characterized by a persistent north-south drainage system in an otherwise arid landscape. The White River threads through the western half of the map, feeding into the Rye Patch Reservoir, a critical water management feature for the region's ranching or wildlife needs. To the east, the terrain shifts toward the expansive Dry Lake Valley, separated by the rising topography of the Silver King Mountain foothills. Minor drainages like Cherry Creek show the occasional hydraulic connection between these desert basins. The mapping reflects the stark geography of the Great Basin, where water features such as the Rye Patch Reservoir serve as the primary landmarks for navigation and land use in a region dominated by alternating alluvial fans and desert flats.