2023 Map of Jersey Summit

About this map

Jersey Summit serves as a high-elevation pass between the Fish Creek Mountains and the lower-lying expanse of Buffalo Valley. This high desert landscape is defined by its deep drainage patterns and rugged accessibility, centered on the boundary between Pershing and Lander counties. The map illustrates a network of essential desert roads including Jersey Valley Rd and Buffalo Valley Rd, which provide the primary transit through these arid valleys. Features like Blue Lead Canyon and Lone Canyon cut into the western highlands, while Indian Creek provides a rare water label in the northern reaches. The presence of Daisy Peak and the sprawling Jersey Valley Wash highlights the dramatic elevation changes and dry-wash geography typical of this Great Basin region, where livestock ranching and mining often dictated the placement of named roads like Buffalo Ranch Rd.