2021 Map of Yellow Cone

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest land dominates the northern portion of this high-desert quadrangle, where the terrain transitions from the open flats of the Ralston Desert toward significant volcanic landforms. The landscape is defined by several prominent peaks, including the namesake Yellow Cone and the nearby Sugar Loaf Mtn, which offer distinct landmarks in a region largely shaped by drainage patterns like Saulsbury Wash. This wash cuts a prominent path from north to south across the survey area, indicating the intermittent water flow that characterizes the Great Basin hydrology. The lack of developed settlements or structures reflects the remote character of this part of Nye County, where land use is primarily managed by federal agencies for conservation and public use.