2014 Map of Fossil Peak

About this map

Pahranagat Valley serves as a critical corridor through this arid landscape, where the White River threads between the towering heights of the Seaman Range and the Hiko Range. The settlement of Hiko is situated along this route, historically significant as a watering point and ranching hub in an otherwise high-desert environment. This 2014 survey illustrates the region's dependence on scarce water sources, evidenced by Bird Spring and the John Wright Reservoir. To the west, the topography rises sharply toward Fossil Peak, while the southeastern corner levels out into the expanse of Sixmile Flat. The map also details a network of rural routes, including Mail Summit Rd and Dry Farm Rd, which reflect the long-standing agricultural and transit history of the basin. The constriction at Hiko Narrows highlights the geological constraints that have dictated road placement and water flow through the valley for generations.