1983 Map of Badger Spring

About this map

Nellis Air Force Range dominates the southern landscape of this 1980s-era study, reflecting the significant military presence in this corner of Lincoln County. The terrain is defined by the massive north-south spine of the Pahranagat Range, which separates the high desert floor of the Tikaboo Valley to the west from Badger Valley to the east. High points like Badger Mountain rise sharply from the valley floor, illustrating the basin and range geology typical of the region. Water remains a scarce and critical resource in this environment, noted by the presence of Badger Spring (Dry), which is marked as dry on this edition. The map captures a moment when the area remained largely undeveloped except for military boundary markers and primitive trails, serving as a baseline for the desert landscape before modern changes.