2014 Map of Mooney Basin Summit

About this map

Giocoechea Warm Springs provides a rare point of surface water in this arid stretch of the High Desert, marking a significant hydrologic feature between the Ruby Mountains and the lower-lying Newark Valley. The topography is dominated by the massive north-south spine of the mountains, with the Mooney Basin Summit serving as a high-altitude waypoint for those navigating the rugged interior of White Pine County. The landscape is interconnected by a network of rural corridors, including the Newark Valley Route and Ruby Valley Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. Evidence of the region's geological complexity is seen at Alligator Ridge and through the deep cuts of Martín Canyon, features that continue to define the character of the Mooney Basin and its surrounding high-country terrain.