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2021 Map of Silver Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Silver Peak and the nearby site of Blair anchor this desert landscape in Esmeralda County, where the topography transitions from the high elevations of the Silver Peak Range down to the arid expanse of the Ralston Desert. The map reveals a land defined by its geology and scarce water resources, featuring several named water sources such as Macaroni Spring, Tarantula Spring, and Coyote Spring. The eastern edge is notable for the Silver Peak Hot Springs, situated just outside the primary settlement area.

Transportation through this mining district relies on historic corridors like Nivloc Rd and Coyote Rd, which navigate the complex terrain of Mineral Ridge and Galena Flats. Prominent landmarks such as Vanderbilt Peak, The Crater, and The Monocline serve as essential orientation points for those studying the region's physical geography. The grid of the Public Land Survey System, including t1s r39e and t2s r38e, provides a framework for understanding land claims in this high-desert environment.