2011 Map of Sunrise Flat

About this map

Sunrise Flat and Calavada Flat dominate the central basin of this high-altitude landscape in Mineral County, defined by its critical water sources and mountain passes. The persistence of water in this arid environment is recorded through a series of named desert seeps, including York Spring, Stone Cabin Spring, and Buffington Spring. These features, alongside Dunbarton Spring, represent the essential stopping points for travelers and livestock moving through the basin. High points like Petrified Summit and Calavada Summit mark the transition between different drainage areas, while Muller Mountain and the southern Volcano Peak provide prominent navigational landmarks. The map illustrates a network of trails and unimproved roads that trace the natural contours of the basin, connecting these vital springs across the open flats.