2014 Map of Cave Valley Well

About this map

Whipple Peak anchors the high ridgelines of the Egan Range in this high-desert landscape of eastern Nevada. The map captures the stark topography where steep western slopes transition into the alluvial basin of Cave Valley. Human presence is sparse, defined primarily by the Cave Valley Well and primitive road networks that cross the desert floor. The area's volcanic history is physically marked by Volcanic Hill, which stands as a prominent landmark on the eastern side of the valley. To the southwest, the deep drainage of Trough Spring Canyon cuts through the mountains, illustrating the complex erosional patterns that define this section of the Great Basin.