2012 Map of Ayarbe Spring

About this map

Ayarbe Spring is the central landmark of this high-desert terrain in northeastern Nevada, appearing as a vital water source in an otherwise arid expanse of ridges and drainages. The landscape is defined by a sparse network of unpaved roads and trails that traverse the basin and range province, reflecting the enduring isolation of this part of Elko County. These tracks follow the natural contours of the land, connecting remote points in a region where water features like the spring have historically dictated travel and survival. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of modern cartography with a classic Western topography, where names are few and the land remains largely undeveloped.