2021 Map of Bailey Pass

About this map

The Sulphur Spring Range dominates the western half of this Nevada landscape, where the high ridges give way to the expansive flatlands of Diamond Valley. Water is a defining element in this arid basin, highlighted by the presence of Shipley Hot Spring and the nearby Siri Ranch Spring. These features suggest a history of ranching and land use focused on the rare reliable water sources at the desert's edge. In the southern reach of the valley, Tule Marsh indicates a lower-lying drainage area where seasonal or spring-fed waters collect. Transportation is limited to a few primary routes, notably Saddler Brown Rd, which skirts the base of the mountains. Bailey Pass provides a transition through the upland terrain, connecting the high country to the basin floor in a pattern of movement dictated by the steep contours of the range.