2018 Map of Mule Deer Ridge NW

About this map

Desert Lake and its surrounding alkali flats dominate the western portion of this terrain in Lincoln County. The landscape is defined by the sharp topographical rise into the Sheep Range to the east, where the arid valley floor gives way to complex mountain ridges. This 2018 survey captures the remote character of southern Nevada's basin and range province, where water sources are critical landmarks. Dry Lake Spring serves as a lone named water point on the mountain slopes, a vital feature for understanding historical movement and survival in this desert environment. Alamo Rd provides the primary north-south transit through the valley, skirting the eastern edge of the lake bed and connecting the East Desert Range foothills with the high peaks of the Sheep Range.