Cirac Valley is a valley, located in the Battle Mountain District, in Esmeralda County, Nevada, United States. It covers a land area of 23,940 acres.
Geography
editThe area is located west of the Royston hills, east of the Cedar Mountains, and 30 miles northwest away from Tonopah. The valley is managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Battle Mountain District Office.
On the west part of the area, rhyolite exposures can be found, as well as summits, and a rock canyon system. The elevation of the valley ranges between 3550 feet and 6300 feet. In the west part of the unit, the Outlaw Springs can be found, which provide enough water for the wildlife to thrive in the area.[1]
Flora and Fauna
editThe geographical area mainly moderated by natural wild forces and is characterized by plants such as blackbrush, cholla, and saltbrush.[2]
The eastern parts of the area are characterized with a sandy soil which predisposes the growth of greasewood. Bighorn sheep can be found near the borders of the Cedar mountain. Wild horses, pronghorn and burros are also frequent in the area.[3]
Stargazing
editThe valley is far from towns and city lights, which makes it a good spot for star gazing at night.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ Molinari, Mark Philip. "LATE CENOZOIC GEOLOGY AND TECTONICS OF STEWART AND MONTE CRISTO VALLEYS, WEST -CENTRAL NEVADA" (PDF). NRC.GOV. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-03-05.
- ^ "Cirac Valley, Valley in Nevada, United States | Quizy.In". quizy.in. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "Cirac Valley". Friends of Nevada Wilderness. Retrieved 2021-07-06.