2015 Map of Murphy Gap

About this map

The Golden Gate Range dominates this portion of Lincoln County, forming a high barrier between Garden Valley to the northwest and Wild Horse Valley to the south. This arid landscape is defined by the natural passage at Murphy Gap, where Murphy Gap Rd provides a critical transit point through the mountain terrain. Rare water sources are vital landmarks in this high desert environment, including Sharp Spring on the western slopes and Tule Spring to the northeast. Drainage patterns are clearly marked by the winding path of Cold Springs Wash, which cuts across the southern flats. A network of rural routes like Frieburg Rd and N Crescent Rd reveal the underlying structure of land access and ranching heritage in this sparsely settled region of Nevada.