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Sulphur Spring Range

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Sulphur Spring Range
Highest point
Peakunnamed peak
Elevation8,373 ft (2,552 m)
Dimensions
Length42 mi (68 km) North-South
Width21 mi (34 km) East-West
Area452 sq mi (1,170 km2)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountiesEureka County and Elko County

The Sulphur Spring Range is a mountain range located in east-central Nevada in the United States. The mountains are found mostly in Eureka County northeast of the Roberts Mountains and west of the Diamond Valley and Diamond Mountains. The range lies in a north-south direction, and reaches an elevation of 7,686 feet (2,343 m) at Bald Mountain. The range crosses into Elko County at the northeastern end.

The Bureau of Land Management manages 80.7% of the Sulphur Spring Range, and 19.3% is privately held. Mammals found in the range include: the long-tailed vole, Great Basin pocket mouse, and the deer mouse. The golden eagle and Mojave Desert sidewinder can also be found in the mountains.

Trees found in the range include: Utah juniper (Juniperus osteosperma), and single-leaf pinyon (Pinus monophylla).

References

  • Biological Resources Research Center - [1]
  • Nevada Atlas & Gazetteer, 2001, pg. 39