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2021 Map of Silverado Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The White Pine Co / Eureka Co boundary line cuts through this high-altitude landscape, where the Diamond Mountains rise sharply above the eastern basins. This 2021 topographic record of the Silverado Mountain quadrangle details a series of rugged peaks and deep drainages, including Century Peak, Island Mountain, and the winding Rescue Canyon. Human presence is sparse but historically significant, represented by the settlement at Strahlenberg and the primary transit corridor of Strawberry Rd.

Scattered water sources like Mud Springs, Indian Spring, and Barrel Spring define the survival geography of the area, providing critical points of interest in the arid expanse of Newark Valley and Packer Basin. The terrain transitions from the northern reach of Tollhouse Canyon down to the Alhambra Hills, offering researchers a clear view of the springs and landmarks that have long served as navigational anchors for ranching and transport in central Nevada.