2018 Map of Hickison Summit

About this map

The high desert terrain of the Toquima Range and the Simpson Park Mountains dominates this portion of Lander County. This survey highlights the complex topography surrounding Hickison Summit, where Highway 50 cuts through the mountains. The landscape transitions from the jagged heights of the Grimes Hills into the broader expanse of Monitor Valley to the east. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by Woods Reservoir and the drainage patterns of Stoneberger Cr and Dry Cr. Isolated transportation routes like Grimes Ranch Rd provide the primary access to the interior basins. The map illustrates the fundamental relationship between the central Nevada mountain passes and the few available water sources that historically dictated the movement of people and livestock through these ranges.