2012 Map of Last Chance Mountain

About this map

Last Chance Mountain and the surrounding Last Chance Range dominate this high-desert landscape along the California-Nevada border. The map reveals a reliance on vital water sources scattered across the arid terrain, including several named points such as Cucomungo Spring, Uncle Sam Spring, and the aptly named Poison Spring. Transport across the region is limited to a few primitive routes like Last Chance Rd and Willow Creek Rd, which navigate between prominent geological features like White Cliff Canyon and Copper Canyon. The drainage patterns of Willow Cr and Alum Cr define the watersheds in this isolated area, which remains largely untouched by development, focusing instead on the naturally occurring landmarks and springs that have long dictated human passage through these mountains.