2014 Map of Devils Gate

About this map

The Monte Cristo Range dominates the northern landscape of this Nevada survey, giving way to the southern expanse of the Big Smoky Valley. This area is defined by the passage of U.S. Route 6 and 95, which curves through the valley floor, connecting the modest settlement of McLeans with the surrounding high desert. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, ranging from the prominent Castle Peak and the namesake Devils Gate gap to the dark landmark of Black Rock. These features highlight the importance of natural corridors and landmarks in an arid environment where early transcontinental routes and modern highways followed the paths of least resistance through the mountains.