2012 Map of Volcanic Hills West

About this map

The Basalt Mine and Mill stands at the northern edge of this arid Nevada landscape, marking the intersection of industrial extraction and the Great Basin's characteristically varied terrain. This high-desert environment is defined by the Volcanic Hills and isolated peaks such as Pinyon Hill and Pinto Hill, which rise above the surrounding basins. Water sources, vital for both mining operations and local ecology, are sparse and concentrated along drainage paths like Pinchot Cr and at the Sand Spring within Sand Spring Canyon. To the south, the terrain levels out into the broad expanse of Wildhorse Flat, where seasonal runoff from Trail Canyon and Mustang Canyon eventually reaches the valley floor. The map illustrates a remote area where resource extraction and natural topography are the primary features of the land.