[3] The southern margin of the range is bounded by the Amargosa Desert with the Funeral Mountains and Death Valley beyond.

The south boundary of Nevada Test Site lies on the northern slopes of the range.

The southeast end of the range is separated from the northwest end of the Spring Mountains by a narrow gap near Point of Rocks.

[2] The range was so named on account of its "spectral" appearance.

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