2014 Map of Kumiva Peak

About this map

Selenite Range dominates this high-desert landscape on the border of Washoe and Pershing counties, reaching its height at the prominent Kumiva Peak. This 2014 survey documents a land defined by dramatic elevation changes and essential water sources, such as Mountain Spring and Rosebud Spring, which were vital for survival in this arid territory. The rugged geography is further shaped by Trail Canyon and Luxor Peak, while the western edge of the quadrangle touches the Lake Range. Transportation is sparse, limited primarily to Rodeo Creek Rd, which skirts the western slopes. Intermittent drainages like Little Jenny Cr and Little Meadow Cr illustrate the seasonal hydrology of the Great Basin, where water flows are as transient as they are critical to the local environment and its history of land use.