2014 Map of Silver Peak

About this map

Silver Peak and the nearby site of Blair sit at the eastern base of the Silver Peak Range, where the high desert terrain meets the Ralston Desert. This Esmeralda County landscape is defined by its hydrothermal and geological complexity, evidenced by the Silver Peak Hot Springs and numerous named canyons such as Eagle Nest Canyon and Echo Canyon. The map reveals a history of resource extraction and rugged navigation, with Mineral Ridge and Galena Flats indicating the mineral-rich character of the area. Water sources remain critical landmarks in this arid environment, recorded here as Macaroni Spring, Tarantula Spring, and Coyote Spring. The local transport network is anchored by Paymaster Canyon Rd and Coyote Rd, which cut through the drainage systems of Custer Gulch and Great Gulch toward the prominent Vanderbilt Peak.