2017 Map of Patterson Pass

About this map

The high desert divide of the Pilot Range defines this 2017 survey at the border of Elko County, Nevada, and Box Elder County, Utah. The terrain is marked by steep ridges and deep drainages, most notably Patterson Pass, which serves as a critical topographic notch in the range. Named summits such as Mineral Mtn and Copper Mtn suggest a history of prospecting in this arid landscape, while the presence of scattered water sources like Killian Springs and Sheep Range Spring provides evidence of the scarce resources essential for high-elevation survival and livestock. The map traces a network of unpaved tracks, including Church Rd and Burro Rd, that navigate the complex geology between Box Canyon and McGinty Ridge. These paths follow the natural contours of the land, connecting the basins on either side of the mountain front.