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2015 Map of Ash Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ash Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ash Springs serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape, where water management is clearly the defining human imprint on the land. The course of Pahranagat Cr through the Pahranagat Valley is flanked by a series of irrigation channels, including Number One Ditch through Number Four Ditch, illustrating the vital role of water rights and ranching infrastructure in this part of Lincoln County. These man-made features contrast with the natural relief of the Hiko Range and the distinctive profile of Table Top Mtn to the east.

Local landmarks such as Hells Half Acre and the nearby Hells Acres Gulch suggest a history of colorful place-naming among early settlers. The map details several remote water sources like Brownie Spring and Tule Spring, which were essential for sustaining life and livestock in the arid climate. The southern portion of the sheet shows the northern outskirts of Alamo, connected by a network of rural roads such as Joe Higbee Rd and Curtis Canyon Rd.