2014 Map of Mormon Dan Peak

About this map

Mormon Dan Peak rises over a landscape defined by the transition from high desert peaks to the alkali flats of the Black Rock Desert. This portion of Nevada, spanning the boundary between Humboldt and Pershing counties, is characterized by vital water sources in an arid environment, such as Mormon Dan Spring, Whiskey Spring, and Barrel Spring. The topographical relief is dominated by the Calico Hills and steep drainages like Mormon Dan Canyon and Copper Canyon. Infrastructure is minimal, limited primarily to the unpaved corridor of Soldier Meadows Rd, which serves as the primary artery through this high-basin terrain. The map's layout reflects the vast, open range management typical of the early 21st century in the Great Basin, where land is organized by the Public Land Survey System as evidenced by various township and range designations.