2014 Map of Sidehill Pass

About this map

Schell Creek Range dominates the central topography of this Nevada landscape, creating a natural divide between several distinct basins. The high terrain is punctuated by Sidehill Pass and Big Mud Pass, which serve as the primary conduits for travel across the ridge. This modern survey illustrates how historical routes have evolved into named thoroughfares like Cave Valley Rd and Muleshoe Valley Rd, connecting the scattered water sources and flatlands of Cave Valley and Muleshoe Valley. A critical water feature, Big Mud Springs, is situated near the southern base of the range, likely acting as a historical landmark for travelers and livestock in an otherwise arid environment. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns, particularly along Coyote Wash, which carves through the eastern sections of the quadrangle toward the southern Piute Valley.