2012 Map of Moapa Peak

About this map

Moapa Peak dominates this high-desert landscape in Clark County, where complex drainage patterns define the arid terrain. The water systems of this region are sparsely marked, highlighted primarily by Sheep Canyon Reservoir, which serves as a rare point of catchment in a landscape of seasonal washes. Further east, the natural topographic depressions known as Jacks Pockets suggest the subtle geographical variations that historically dictated movement and land use in this part of Nevada. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a largely undeveloped wilderness, reflecting the persistent character of the Great Basin's rugged interior where human infrastructure remains confined to the very periphery of the quadrangle.