2015 Map of Murphy Gap SE

About this map

Coal Valley serves as the central landscape for this Lincoln County survey, characterized by its wide drainage basins and strategic water catchments. The map documents essential water resources in this arid environment, specifically Murphy Gap Reservoir and Tooley Reservoir. These features, along with Cold Springs Wash, indicate the vital role of seasonal and managed water in supporting land use in this part of Nevada. A network of functional backcountry routes provides access through the terrain, including the intersecting Murphy Gap Rd, Jackrabbit Pass Rd, and Mail Summit Rd. The alignment of these roads, such as Lower Hole Rd and Coal Springs Lp, follows the natural contours of the valley floor and surrounding slopes, reflecting the historic transportation patterns of the Great Basin.