2012 Map of Hayford Peak SE

About this map

Mormon Pass sits at the high point of this high-desert landscape in northern Clark County, serving as a gateway between the Sheep Range to the west and the Las Vegas Range to the east. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation shifts, anchored by peaks like Bald Knob and Quartzite Mountain. Evidence of water management in this arid environment appears at Searles Reservoir, while the deep cuts of Peek-a-boo Canyon illustrate the erosive power of seasonal runoff. Movement through the area is restricted to narrow primitive routes, primarily Mormon Well Rd and Wamp Springs Rd, which follow the natural contours of the desert floor and mountain gaps. This 2012 survey captures the area's undeveloped character and its persistent role as a rugged transition zone between two major mountain systems.