2015 Map of Nopah Peak

About this map

Nopah Peak stands as the dominant topographical feature of this desert landscape, marking the high ground of the Nopah Range along the California and Nevada border. This 2015 survey captures the transition from the steep, ridged terrain of the mountains into the arid expanse of the Mojave Desert. To the east, the landscape descends into the Pahrump Valley, where the state line cuts diagonally across the basin. The map illustrates the jurisdictional meeting point of Nye Co, Nevada, and Inyo Co, California, providing a precise look at the remote boundary lines in this part of the Great Basin. While lacking in human-made structures, the map is a detailed study of natural drainage patterns and the complex contours of the desert peaks.