2020 Map of Sulphur Pass

About this map

The San Andres Mountains dominate this arid landscape in eastern Sierra County, where natural springs and tanks provided essential water for ranching and travel. Named water sources like Sulphur Spring, Woolf Spring, and Horse Camp Spring are scattered throughout the terrain, indicating the historical importance of localized water rights in this high-desert environment. The topography is defined by significant transitions such as Sulphur Pass and Watson Gap, which provided natural corridors through the ridges. Sulphur Flats and the elevated reach of Big Mtn characterize the area's varied elevations. While largely devoid of major settlements, the presence of the North Richard Tank and various canyons like Ash Canyon and El Paso Canyon suggest a landscape used for seasonal grazing and water management within the Public Land Survey System township divisions.