2014 Map of Moapa Peak

About this map

Moapa Peak dominates the northern skyline of this desert landscape, where the Mormon Mountains meet the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. This 2014 survey captures a section of the Lincoln and Clark County boundary line as it traverses high desert terrain. Water management in this arid environment is represented by the Sheep Canyon Reservoir, tucked into the western slopes below the peak. The map also documents the transition from the high relief of the mountains to the flat expanse of Mormon Mesa in the south. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks such as Hackberry Springs Rd and Carp Rd, indicating the remote and sparsely settled nature of this region at the time of the survey. The distinctive geological depressions known as Jacks Pockets further characterize the unique topography of this high-elevation desert wilderness.