2018 Map of Allen Springs

About this map

White Throne Mountains and the Blow Sand Mountains anchor this high-desert basin in western Nevada. The landscape is defined by its thermal activity and sparse water sources, most notably at Lee Hot Springs and Allen Springs. These features illustrate the precarious nature of survival and transit in the Churchill County backcountry. To the south, the expansive Rawhide Flats suggest the broad, dry terminal basins typical of the region, while the Desert Mountains rise to the west of Stinking Springs. The presence of the Diamond Field Jack Wash in the northeast corner highlights the seasonal drainage patterns that have shaped this arid terrain over millennia, providing a detailed look at the geomorphology of the Great Basin.