Gass Peak

Gass Peak
Gass Peak from Las Vegas
Highest point
Elevation6,937 ft (2,114 m)
Prominence2,043 ft (623 m)
Coordinates36°24′02″N 115°10′50″W / 36.400521°N 115.18045°W / 36.400521; -115.18045
Geography
Map
LocationClark County, Nevada, U.S.
Parent rangeLas Vegas Range
Topo mapUSGS Gass Peak

Gass Peak is the highest peak in the Las Vegas Range of Southern Nevada with a summit of 6,937 feet (2,114 m).[1] It is easily seen to the north of the Las Vegas Valley, bordering the city of North Las Vegas. The peak is located about 20 miles (32 km) north of Las Vegas and is within the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.[2]

A communications tower with solar panels has been built at the top of the peak.

  1. ^ Ramelli, Alan. "Geologic map of the Gass Peak SW quadrangle, Clark County, Nevada". USGS. University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Refuge Map - Desert - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service". fws.gov. Retrieved 2016-01-29.