2015 Map of Mormon Well

About this map

Mormon Well serves as the central landmark for this arid Clark County landscape, situated where the high desert floor meets the northern reaches of the Las Vegas Range. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation details a network of primitive corridors including Mormon Well Rd and Sawmill Rd that follow natural drainage patterns. The topography is defined by significant vertical relief, with the dry beds of Sawmill Wash and narrow incisions like Sawmill Canyon and Elbow Canyon carving through the mountain slopes. The presence of Wamp Spring highlights the critical, sparse water sources that historically dictated travel and survival in this corner of the Nevada backcountry. This edition captures the area's transition between the valley floor and the high-elevation ridges, providing clear detail of the land's complex contours and traditional access routes.