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2012 Map of Spirit Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Spirit Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Spirit Mountain and the high desert peaks of Clark County dominate this topographic landscape within the southern reach of the Lake Mead National Rec Area. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems including Nellis Wash, Empire Wash, and White Rock Wash, which carve through the arid basin. Evidence of water management and natural hydrology is found at several isolated points, such as Roman Spring, Willow Spring, and Pipe Spring, which have historically served as critical landmarks for desert travel.

Camp Thurman marks one of the few named human settlements in this area, while natural landmarks like Mount Newberry, Devils Thumb, and North Peak provide significant navigational anchors. The inclusion of Christmas Tree Pass suggests a route through the more difficult terrain of the southern mountains. This 2012 survey captures the region as it existed before further development, preserving the exact locations of springs and named washes used by surveyors and explorers in the Nevada desert.