2018 Map of Bunejug Mountains

About this map

Salt Wells sits at the northern edge of this arid expanse, where the high desert terrain transitions into the broad, low-lying Salt Wells Basin. The landscape is defined by vast alkaline flats such as Eightmile Flat and Star Flat, which serve as a stark contrast to the surrounding mountain ranges. To the south and west, the Bunejug Mountains rise sharply, anchored by Wheat Peak and the prominent George Ridge. Evidence of the region's mineral history and scarce water sources appears in features like Borax Spring and Rock Spring, while drainage patterns like Paiute Wash cut through the foothills of the Cocoon Mountains. The alignment of Simpson Pass suggests a natural transit corridor through the higher elevations, while the presence of Salt Cr and Borax Spring highlights the chemistry of the Great Basin's ancient lake beds.