2014 Map of Yellow Cone

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest dominates the northern half of this Nevada landscape, where the high-elevation terrain is defined by volcanic features and isolated peaks. Among the most prominent landmarks are Yellow Cone and the nearby Sugar Loaf Mtn, which rise above the surrounding basin. To the south, the forest boundary gives way to the open expanse of the Ralston Desert, a region marked by the drainage of Saulsbury Wash as it cuts southward through the arid floor. The map captures a transition between protected forest lands and the open public domain of Nye County, showing a network of secondary roads and trails that trace the township and range lines across Black Butte and the surrounding desert flats. This survey serves as a record of the remote high-desert topography before modern developments could alter its primitive character.