2015 Map of Valley Pass

About this map

Valley Pass serves as a critical geographic transition point in the high desert of Elko County, marking a passage between the Leach Range and the Pequop Mountains. This 2015 survey illustrates the drainage patterns and significant elevation shifts of the Great Basin, where Toano Draw descends toward the expansive Goshute Valley to the south. The terrain is dominated by the prominent peak of Murdock Mtn, which towers over the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The map layout reflects the typical Western public land survey system, clearly demarcating townships such as t39n r67e and t38n r66e. This area has long been a corridor for movement across the desert, with the terrain dictating the paths of both natural washes and modern transport routes that utilize the natural low point of the pass.