2012 Map of Tippett Pass

About this map

Tippett Pass and Twelvemile Summit mark the high points of this transition between drainages in White Pine County. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral flow of Antelope Valley Wash and Spring Valley Creek, which carve natural routes through the high desert. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a sparse but vital network of backcountry access points, including the evocatively named Whiskey Rd and Grass Valley Canyon Rd. The map illustrates the minimal infrastructure typical of this part of Nevada, where the terrain itself dictates the path of travel and water management. It remains a critical record for understanding the modern footprint of roads and watercourses in an area where the topography and natural features are the primary landmarks for navigation and land use.