2018 Map of Jumbo Peak

About this map

Jumbo Peak stands as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape in the South Virgin Mountains, where the northern reaches of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area meet the Mojave Desert. The map reveals a complex network of arid drainage systems, most notably Gregg Wash and Scanlon Wash, which define the deep erosion of the terrain. A single artery of human movement, Scanlon Ferry Rd, cuts through the west, hinting at the historical routes used to access the Colorado River valley. High-altitude features such as Anderson Ridge and Rattlesnake Peak overlook secluded basins like Cedar Basin and the aptly named Hells Kitchen. Scattered water sources, including Jumbo Spring and Turkey Spring, represent critical points in this environment, while the vast Garnet Valley spreads across the southwest, illustrating the geologic scale of the eastern Nevada wilderness.