2014 Map of Allen Springs

About this map

White Throne Mountains and the Desert Mountains anchor this high-desert landscape in Churchill County, where thermal activity and arid terrain intersect. The map identifies several hydrologic features critical to this environment, including Lee Hot Springs and the aptly named Stinking Springs. These water sources, alongside Allen Springs, historically served as vital points for travelers crossing the Great Basin. To the east, the Blow Sand Mountains rise above the expansive Rawhide Flats, a name reflecting the region's connection to the era of silver and gold prospecting. Transportation through the area is marked by Rawhide Rd and the crossing at Russell Pass, while the drainage of Diamond Field Jack Wash cuts through the northeast, named for the infamous Idaho cowboy and gunman whose legend reached deep into the Nevada desert.