Spring Valley and the Snake Range lie to the east and the Limestone Hills to the southeast.

To the west is Lake Valley and the Schell Creek Range.

US Route 93 traverses Lake Valley to the west and crosses Lake Valley Summit pass between the Fortification and Schell Creek ranges.

[2][3][4] Fortification Range was named from a fancied resemblance to a fort.

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