2021 Map of Silver Lake

About this map

Monument Hills rises as the central topographic feature in this arid landscape of northern Elko County. The terrain is characterized by broad basins and dry lake beds, most notably Silver Lake and Shallow Lake, which dominate the central and western portions of the quadrangle. These seasonal water bodies and wetlands provide a distinct contrast to the surrounding high desert floor. To the north, the expanse of Twelvemile Flat stretches toward the horizon, while the southern edge of the sheet transitions into the vast Owyhee Desert. The map meticulously records the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, documenting townships such as t44n r47e and t45n r47e, which are essential for property researchers and land managers tracking the ownership patterns and survey history of this remote portion of Nevada.