2011 Map of Weepah

About this map

The high-desert terrain of Esmeralda County centers on the legacy of Weepah, a location that famously sparked a short-lived gold rush in the 1920s. This survey records the site as it appeared in the early 21st century, centered on the Weepah Post Office and the surrounding network of desert roads. The topography is dominated by the Weepah Hills, where a complex system of dry washes and canyons drains into the open basins. Grounded by the presence of Barrel Spring to the northwest, the map illustrates the critical importance of water sources in this arid landscape. The path of Weepah Rd provides the primary access through the quadrangle, connecting the central settlement area to the broader desert interior and reflecting the area's continued use by prospectors and modern explorers.