2014 Map of Rock Springs Pass

About this map

Antelope Range dominates this portion of White Pine County, forming a high divide between Spring Valley to the west and Antelope Valley to the east. The terrain is marked by a network of vital water sources, including Rock Springs and Dipping Tank Spring, which historically supported livestock and travelers in this arid high-desert environment. The namesake Rock Springs Pass serves as a critical topographic notch between these two broad basins. Evidence of the region’s ranching and transit history is preserved in the placement of labels like Whiskey Rd and Tippit Rd, which navigate the basin floors and skirt the base of peaks like The Mitten and Red Rocks. The drainage pattern of Antelope Valley Wash further illustrates the complex watershed management required in this part of Nevada.