2011 Map of Fencemaker Pass

About this map

Fencemaker Pass and its surrounding canyons define this stretch of Nevada’s basin and range country as it was documented in 2011. The landscape is marked by steep elevation changes, with Fencemaker Canyon and Old Man Canyon cutting through the terrain. The presence of Spring Creek in the southeastern portion of the map suggests a rare source of water in this arid region, which traditionally served as a vital resource for early livestock operations and traveler routes through the Fencemaker area. Gamble Basin sits just south of the pass, showing the natural bowl-like features of the high desert. This topographic survey captures the sparse network of unpaved roads and the essential drainage patterns, like Sou Canyon, that have historically influenced movement through these remote gaps in the mountains.