2021 Map of Blue Wing Flat North

About this map

The Blue Wing Mountains dominate the northwestern corner of this Pershing County landscape, their steep contours descending sharply into the expansive, low-lying basin of the Blue Wing Flat. This terrain transition illustrates the classic Basin and Range geology of the region, where high, arid peaks overlook vast alkali flats and seasonal wetlands. The map is organized by the Public Land Survey System, covering portions of Townships 28 and 29 North, and Ranges 27 and 28 East. Beyond the stark contrast between the mountain ridges and the desert floor, the map details ephemeral drainage patterns and hydrological features that define movement and survival in this high-desert environment, offering a clear record of the area's physical geography in the twenty-first century.