2018 Map of Paymaster Ridge

About this map

Pearl Hot Springs and Twin Springs emerge along the western edge of this desert landscape, marking critical water sources in the arid expanse of Clayton Valley. The terrain is defined by the prominent spine of Paymaster Ridge and the nearby Joes Peak, which overlook a network of primitive roads including Paymaster Canyon Rd and Silverpeak Rd. To the northeast, the seasonally dry bed of Alkali Lake sits within the Montezuma Valley, illustrating the typical basin-and-range topography of the region. The map captures a high-desert environment where life and travel historically centered around these scattered springs and through the high passes of the Weepah Hills. This 2018 survey also delineates the eastern reaches of the Ralston Desert and the rugged contours of Clayton Ridge.