2021 Map of Jessup

About this map

Trinity Range dominates the central landscape of this West-Central Nevada survey, providing a stark topographical contrast to the surrounding desert flats. The area is defined by the high-elevation ridges that divide Copper Valley to the north from the expansive Fortymile Desert to the south. Historically significant for its mining associations, the small settlement of Jessup sits on the eastern edge of the mountains, marking a site where early 20th-century prospectors once sought gold and silver. The lack of permanent water is evident in features like Sage Hen Wash, which only carries seasonal runoff through the arid terrain. The map captures the intersection of the Churchill and Pershing county lines, showing how modern infrastructure like Alt 95 skirts the base of the mountains to connect this remote high-desert region.