2021 Map of Whitney Pocket

About this map

Little Virgin Peak and the high ridges of Black Ridge define this high-altitude landscape within the Mojave Desert. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the remote intersection of topography and minimal human infrastructure in Clark County. The primary corridor through the area is New Gold Butte Rd, which winds through the basin toward the namesake Whitney Pocket in the southeast. Water is scarce in this arid environment, making the location of South Key West Spring in the northern portion of the quadrangle a critical historical landmark for those navigating this portion of the Virgin Mountains foothills. The map provides a precise view of the complex land management boundaries including township and range lines across t15s r69e and t16s r70e.