2018 Map of Jersey Summit

About this map

Jersey Summit serves as a geographic anchor in this 2018 survey of the high desert along the border of Pershing and Lander Counties. The landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, where the Fish Creek Mountains rise sharply above the southern reaches of Buffalo Valley. This area represents a classic Great Basin environment, where seasonal drainage features like Jersey Valley Wash and Indian Cr dictate the layout of the sparse road network. Early transportation routes, including Jersey Valley Rd and Buffalo Valley Rd, trace the contours of the land, connecting remote basins through passes like Lone Canyon. For those studying the isolation of Nevada's interior, the map provides precise detail on features such as Blue Lead Canyon and the distinctive peak of Squaw Tit, illustrating how water and geology have shaped navigation through Jersey Valley.