2014 Map of New Pass Peak

About this map

New Pass Peak stands as the primary landmark in this high-desert basin and range landscape on the border of Churchill and Lander Counties. The terrain is defined by the New Pass Range, which divides the watershed between Antelope Valley and the drainage systems to the east. Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, evidenced by a string of isolated points such as Little Antelope Spring, Big Antelope Spring, and Deer Spring. The presence of Water Canyon and its associated Water Canyon Spring suggests a topography shaped by intermittent flow, while Gilbert Cr provides a primary channel through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Transportation is limited to a few primitive routes, most notably Antelope Valley Rd, which skirts the northern foothills.