2014 Map of Oxley Peak

About this map

Oxley Peak stands as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nevada, presiding over the rugged Snake Mountains. This 2014 survey captures the hydrologic importance of the area, where numerous water sources like Threemile Spring, Chicken Spring, and Winchell Spring punctuate the arid terrain. To the south, the Town Creek Flat transitions toward the settlement of Wells, while the Humboldt River brushes the southwestern edge of the quadrangle. The map reveals a land defined by water access and elevation, from the steep walls of Bishop Creek Canyon to the broader expanse of Bishop Flats. The presence of several Hot Springs and Chicken Seep Spring underscores the geothermal activity and delicate water network that has historically supported ranching and transit through these high basins. Primary access routes such as Metropolis Rd and Bar L Rd connect the remote mountain peaks to the valley floor.