2018 Map of Mizpah

About this map

Steptoe Valley and the southern reaches of the Pequop Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Elko County. The map documents the sparse settlement of Mizpah, positioned at a junction where the open valley floor meets the rising mountain slopes. This 2018 survey reveals a network of land management tracks, including Goshute Valley Rd and various Bureau of Land Management routes like Blm Rd 1055, which follow the natural contours of the basin. The presence of Nelson Cr cutting through the valley highlights the critical role of intermittent water sources in this arid environment. The map provides a clear record of the Public Land Survey System grid across these townships, illustrating how historical property boundaries were superimposed over the basin-and-range topography.