2015 Map of Division Peak

About this map

Division Peak and the Division Range dominate this high-desert landscape along the border of Washoe and Humboldt counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, where steep ridges give way to expansive basins like Donnelly Flat. This high-altitude environment is characterized by a network of isolated water sources essential for survival in the Great Basin, including McCarty Spring, Donnelly Spring, and King Springs. Human presence is marked primarily by the winding path of Barley Rd and the surveying lines of the Public Land Survey System. Strategic vantage points like Mt Observation and prominent volcanic features such as Ladden Cone offer a look at the geological complexity of the region. Deep drainages, most notably Leadville Canyon and Razor Canyon, carve through the uplands, illustrating the erosive forces at work in this arid portion of Nevada.