2012 Map of Hancock Summit

About this map

Mount Irish Range dominates the eastern horizon of this Lincoln County quadrangle, a testament to the basin and range geology of the Nevada desert. In 2012, this landscape remained largely defined by its natural water sources and topographical landmarks rather than urban development. The presence of Cow Camp Spring indicates a critical point for local land use and hydrology, likely serving as a vital stop in an otherwise arid environment. Travelers through this high-desert terrain navigate the passage at Hancock Summit, where the road skirts the foothills of the limestone peaks. The map illustrates the sparse infrastructure characteristic of the Great Basin, focusing on the essential relationship between elevation and the few dependable springs that sustain the region.