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2014 Map of The Monitor

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Monitor stands as a focal point in this high-desert basin where the Toiyabe National Forest meets the alluvial fans of the Monitor Valley. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Stoneberger Cr and Willow Cr, which flow through a territory marked by ranching history and remote transit routes. The boundary between Lander Co and Nye Co bisects the terrain, illustrating the jurisdictional divisions in this sparsely populated interior.

Transportation in the valley relies on a network of long-distance thoroughfares including Belmont Rd and Monitor Valley Rd, which follow the natural contours of the basin floor. The proximity to the Toquima Range and features like Sams Canyon indicates the complex topography that constrained early travel and settlement. This survey documents the intersection of modern US Forest Service infrastructure, such as NF-001, with established regional connectors like NV-82.