2018 Map of Mount Hicks

About this map

Mt Hicks stands as the central landmark of this high-desert basin in Mineral County, surrounded by the peaks and drainages of the Toiyabe National Forest. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Aurora Peak and Spring Peak in the south down to the expansive basin floor of Alkali Valley. In the eastern section, Alkali Lake provides a key hydrological focus point for the area's drainage, while localized water sources like Mud Spring and Burkham Tank highlight the essential points for livestock or wildlife in this arid landscape. The map reveals a complex network of trails and secondary routes such as the Bulge Trail and the Swampside Trail Loop, which navigate around the eastern edges of the Bodie Mountains. This 2018 topographic survey illustrates a quiet, high-altitude landscape where naming conventions like Stone Cabin Canyon and Gregory Flats reflect the area's ranching and topographical history.