2015 Map of Russell Spit

About this map

Desert Peak and the surrounding Desert Mountains anchor this high-desert landscape in western Nevada along the border of Lyon and Churchill counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent rises and high-altitude basins, including the elevated Painted Mesa and the expansive Long Valley. This 2015 survey details the modern layout of the Public Land Survey System, showing the townships of t16n r28e and t15n r29e. Transportation through this remote section of the Great Basin is facilitated primarily by Rawhide Rd, which skirts the eastern foothills near Russell Spit and Russell Pass. The map provides a clear record of the area's topographic relief and the distinct absence of major settlements, reflecting the continued wilderness character of this region.