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2014 Map of Sodaville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sodaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Soda Spring Valley dominates this Western Nevada landscape, serving as a corridor for the small settlements of Mina and Sodaville. This area is characterized by its arid basins and significant hydrological features, most notably the expansive Rhodes Salt Marsh which occupies the central basin. The map illustrates the convergence of transportation and geography at Tonopah Junction, where road networks like Mono Rd navigate around the high elevations of the Pilot Mountains.

Ephemeral water sources are critical landmarks in this desert environment, with Sulphur Spring, Marti Spring, and Soda Springs providing localized relief. The terrain rises sharply to the east into the Pilot range, dissected by deep drainages such as Telephone Canyon and Water Canyon. For those studying the mining and transit history of Mineral County, the relationship between these scattered springs and the development of rail-aligned towns offers clear insight into the logistical challenges of the Great Basin.