2014 Map of Alamo NE

About this map

Alamo sits at the southwestern edge of this high-desert basin, where the rugged Hiko Range and the South Pahroc Range create a dramatic corridor. Water is the defining constraint and lifeline of this landscape, evidenced by the series of critical watering points such as Sixmile Spring, Eightmile Spring, and Rye Patch Spring that dot the alluvial fans. These springs, alongside the Twin Spring Reservoir, provided essential support for livestock and travelers moving through the vast Eightmile Valley and across Sixmile Flat. The road network, including Hells Half Acre Rd and Twin Springs Rd, reflects the sparse but functional infrastructure required to navigate the basin-and-range topography. This 2014 survey documents the enduring ranching and hydrological features of Lincoln County, highlighting the geographic isolation and the strategic importance of every named water source in the arid Great Basin.