2014 Map of Russell Peak

About this map

Russell Peak stands as the central landmark in this high-desert landscape on the border of Pershing and Washoe counties. The terrain is defined by the elevation changes between the Nightingale Mountains in the northeast and the Truckee Range to the southeast. A significant portion of the western geography is occupied by the winding drainage of Mud Lake Slough, which cuts through the arid basins. While largely undeveloped, the area contains vital water points such as Cheel Spring and is accessible via the unpaved Valley Rd. This 2014 survey illustrates the stark topographical relief of the Great Basin, where isolated peaks and canyons like Coyote Canyon dictate the movement of both water and travel across the high plains of Nevada.