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2021 Map of Slate Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Fairview Range dominates the northern landscape of this remote Nevada quadrangle, where the high peak of Slate Mtn stands above the surrounding basin. This area is defined by the intersection of several county boundaries, including the line between Churchill and Mineral counties, as well as the southern border where Mineral and Nye counties meet. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of the Monte Cristo Mountains and Mt Anna in the southeast to the broad, arid stretches of Bell Flat and Little Bell Flat in the west.

The isolation of the Sinkavata Hills characterizes the central portion of the map, illustrating a classic Great Basin topographic pattern. While the map is devoid of significant human settlements, the intricate contouring reveals a complex network of dry washes and high ridgelines that are essential for understanding the geological and geographic layout of this tri-county border region. Researchers can trace the exact section lines and township boundaries, such as t14n r33e, across these high-desert landforms.