2014 Map of Desert Peak

About this map

Desert Peak and the surrounding Hot Springs Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Churchill County. The map provides a detailed view of the rugged terrain within the Fortymile Desert, a region historically known for its difficult passage by emigrants on the California Trail. Modern infrastructure is represented by the diagonal corridor of Interstate 80 and Alt 95, which cut through the arid basins. Traces of earlier travel are visible in the alignment of Old Highway 40 in the western section. Local topography is further defined by landmarks such as Green Hill and Cinnabar Hill, situated within the complex township and range grid of T23N and T22N.