2021 Map of Brown Summit NW

About this map

Big Sand Springs Valley dominates this high-altitude landscape in Nye County, showing the characteristic basin and range structure of central Nevada. The map captures the arid geography of the Pancake Range, which defines the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Along the northern edge, Moody Mtn rises above the alluvial fans, while the Sand Springs Wash provides a primary drainage route through the valley floor. Water sources are scarce in this desert environment, making isolated points like Horse Spring and the man-made Brown Summit Reservoir critical landmarks for navigation and land use. The Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t13n r54e and surrounding townships, overlays a terrain largely shaped by intermittent water flow and geological uplift.