2021 Map of Beck Pass

About this map

Beck Pass serves as a critical geographic transition point in this high-elevation corridor of eastern Nevada. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Ruby Mountains to the northwest and the northern reaches of the White Pine Range to the southeast. These distinct mountain masses frame the eastern edge of the Newark Valley, a broad interior basin where the terrain flattens significantly from the steep contours of the surrounding peaks. The topography here illustrates a classic Great Basin pattern, where prominent landforms like Dry Mtn provide essential landmarks for navigation across the high desert. This 2021 update, utilizing modern data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Land Management, provides a clear view of the public land survey system divisions across Township 20 North and Township 19 North.