2015 Map of The Wall

About this map

Lunar Lake and its distinctive dry bed dominate the southwestern portion of this Nye County landscape, where the high desert terrain meets the volcanic character of the Pancake Range. The topography is defined by broad alluvial flats and dramatic ridges, including the prominent geologic formation known as The Wall. This 2015 survey details the drainage patterns of the Big Sand Springs Valley, where Sand Springs Wash carries intermittent runoff through the arid basin. Resource points such as Burney Spring represent critical water locations in a region otherwise characterized by expansive stretches of sagebrush and exposed stone, like the notable outcrop at Black Rock. The map illustrates the intersection of several townships, including t7n r53e and t6n r54e, providing a precise look at the public land survey system in this section of the Great Basin.