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2012 Map of Arizona Spring

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Arizona Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Hastings Cutoff crosses this high desert landscape, tracing a segment of the alternative route used by mid-19th-century emigrants on the California Trail. The presence of water sources like Arizona Spring, Clark Spring, and Government Spring highlights the critical importance of reliable hydration in this arid Elko County environment. These points of interest, along with the Government Corral, suggest the area's ongoing utility for livestock management and remote travel.

A network of forest service and local roads, including the Natl Forest Develop Road 505 Rd and the Old Sprucemont Rd, provides access to the drainages of Spring Cr and Lidy Cr. The terrain is defined by dry features such as Outhouse Draw, where seasonal runoff eventually feeds into more permanent water bodies like Warm Cr. This survey documents a quiet interior section of Nevada where historical trail segments and modern ranching infrastructure coexist.