1987 Map of Baxter Spring NW

About this map

Toiyabe Range peaks dominate the eastern portion of this 1980s terrain study, where the high ground of the Toiyabe National Forest meets the broad expanse of the Big Smoky Valley. This transition between mountain and basin is defined by the ephemeral water sources and resource extraction typical of the Nye County landscape. Small-scale mining activity is evident through scattered prospects and a Gravel Pit near the valley floor. Water, the most critical resource in this arid environment, is marked by Willow Spring and Baxter Spring, while a single Well and its accompanying transmission lines indicate the infrastructure required to support life and industry in the high desert. To the south, the foothills of the San Antonio Mountains emerge, providing a clear picture of the complex topography that defines the Great Basin.