2012 Map of McCormack Spring

To the west, the Cortez Mountains rise sharply, with Devils Gate marking a distinct geological pass. Access to this high-desert terrain is facilitated by primitive routes like Mojarelli Mine Rd and Dann-Frenchie, which suggest the area's history of mineral exploration and land management. Important water landmarks such as McCormack Spring and Cherry Springs provide critical reference points for land use and local hydrology in an otherwise arid environment.