2014 Map of Purgatory Peak

About this map

The Selenite Range dominates this landscape, where the high summits of Purgatory Peak and Mt Limbo overlook a stark transition from mountains to basin. The map tracks the boundary between Washoe Co and Pershing County as it cuts across the Poito Valley, revealing a high-desert environment defined by seasonal drainage and isolated landmarks. On the western edge, the Lake Range rises abruptly, while Falcon Hill stands as a distinct topographic feature near the Threemile Canyon pass. This modern survey documents the sparse infrastructure of the region, including the uniquely named Wild Ass Rd and the intermittent flows of Jayhawk Cr and Jenny Cr. The terrain is marked by the systematic layout of the Public Land Survey System, specifically across Townships 28 and 29 North, highlighting the grid that overlays this otherwise undeveloped basin and range province.