2018 Map of Tumbleweed Flat

About this map

Crescent Valley dominates the southern reaches of this 2018 survey, where the low-lying terrain meets the southern slopes of the Dry Hills. The topographical transition defines the regional hydrology, as seasonal drainages like Thomas Cr and Neil Cr flow toward the lower basin floor. In the eastern portion of the valley, the small settlement of Tumbleweed Flat sits at a junction of local roads, reflecting the sparse, wide-open character of this part of Nevada. The landscape is primarily defined by its drainage patterns and the contrast between the flat valley floor and the surrounding hills, which rise several hundred feet above the basin. This USGS survey documents the land use and physical geography of the area as it existed in the late 2010s.