2012 Map of Chief Mountain

About this map

Chief Mountain and the surrounding Chief Range dominate this 2012 survey of the high desert terrain north of the railroad hub of Caliente. The landscape is defined by deep drainages and canyons, including the prominent Chief Canyon and Cobalt Canyon, which cut through the uplifted rock. Water is a critical and sparse resource in this environment, marked by the presence of George Roger Spring and Klondike Spring at higher elevations, while Meadow Valley Wash defines the lower drainage patterns to the southeast. Transport in this corner of Lincoln County is largely restricted to rugged routes like Antelope Canyon Rd, which provides access to the eponymous Antelope Canyon. This modern topographic study preserves the naming of specific landmarks and springs essential to navigation and land management in the Nevada backcountry.