2015 Map of Petes Summit

About this map

Toquima Range peaks and the sprawling Big Smoky Valley define this high-altitude Nevada landscape, where the border of Lander and Nye Counties cuts across the center of the sheet. Most of the terrain is protected within the Toiyabe National Forest, marked by steep topographical features like Petes Summit and the dramatic Clipper Gap Canyon. This is a land of scarce but vital water sources, with family-named or descriptive points such as Henry Meyer Spring, Turquoise Spring, and Sage Hen Spring scattered across the canyons. The presence of Natl Forest Develop Road 138 Rd provides the primary access through the range, connecting Clipper Gap to the surrounding basins. The map illustrates a classic Great Basin environment where deep canyons like Sams Canyon and Corral Canyon serve as natural drainage paths from the high summits.