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2014 Map of Whisky Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Whisky Flat and the surrounding Mineral County terrain dominate this 2014 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes between the Garfield Hills and the Excelsior Mountains. The transition from the alluvial expanse of the flat into the timbered slopes of the Toiyabe National Forest is marked by a series of deep drainage features, including Powell Canyon and Box Canyon.

Remote outposts such as Qualeys Camp and Jaggersville suggest the area's long-standing connection to grazing and resource management. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, evidenced by named points like Whisky Spring and the Whisky Flat Reservoir. The map also traces the path of Sweetwater Ranch Rd, a primary route for navigating the open basins and rugged foothills of western Nevada.