2012 Map of Ventosa

About this map

Ventosa sits at a junction of high-desert infrastructure in eastern Nevada, where the RR Maint Rd tracks the path of essential transit routes. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse water management systems required in this arid landscape, characterized by the winding path of The Slough and the presence of the Bapt Reservoir. The terrain is defined by prominent topographical markers such as Black Ridge to the northwest and Spruce Point to the south. Small water sources like Point Spring and Steele Cr are critical landmarks in this open country, suggesting a history of land use tied to grazing or transit through the Great Basin. The map captures the quiet intersection of modern maintenance roads and older geographic features that have long dictated movement through Elko County.