
The Sheep Range and Las Vegas Range dominate this high-desert landscape in Clark County, Nevada. As part of the larger Desert National Wildlife Range, the area is defined by sharp elevation changes and dramatic topographical features. The Mormon Well Road serves as the primary corridor through this wilderness, climbing toward Mormon Pass and providing access to the interior of the range. Small water resources are scarce in this arid environment, making Searles Reservoir a critical landmark in the basin. The map illustrates the complex geology of the region, featuring prominent peaks like Quartzite Mountain and the deep incisions of Peek-a-boo Canyon. To the east, the terrain descends into the secluded basin of Hidden Valley, showcasing the classic basin-and-range geography of southern Nevada as it appeared in the late 1980s.
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1886 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1907 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1908 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1926 · Boulder Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1945 · Sheep Range
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1952 · Gass Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Dry Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000