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1961 Map of Mt. Moses

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mt. Moses
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Mt Moses stands as the central landmark of this high-desert region of Nevada, where the Fish Creek Mountains and Augusta Mountains converge. The landscape is defined by vast drainage systems and seasonal basins, including the expansive Antelope Valley and the Fish Creek Basin. This 1961 survey captures the network of remote mountain crossings such as Cottonwood Pass and Daisy Pass, which provided vital transit through the highlands during the mid-20th century.

A system of springs and wells, such as Hess Spring and the Well sites in the valley floor, highlights the essential water sources that sustained ranching or exploration in this arid environment. The map also traces the Pershing Co Lander Co boundary line and marks prominent washes like Jersey Valley Wash and Home Station Wash, reflecting the natural corridors and early political divisions of central Nevada.