2018 Map of Portuguese Mountain

About this map

Portuguese Mtn and the high elevations of the Pancake Range dominate this interior portion of Nye County. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and isolated water sources, essential features for survival and navigation in this arid environment. Significant natural features include the Wood Canyon to the south and a series of springs that provide vital water points across the high desert, such as Ike Spring, Little Ike Spring, and Martin Spring. These points of interest are connected by seasonal drainages like Ike Spring Wash and Little Ike Spring Wash, which illustrate the hydrological movement through the high-altitude terrain. The map provides a precise look at the township and range boundaries that grid this largely undeveloped region, showing how the land was surveyed into sections across T11N through T9N.