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2012 Map of Bellehelen

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bellehelen (Historical) serves as the focal point of this Nevada landscape, where the remnants of early twentieth-century mining and ranching efforts are etched into the terrain of Nye County. The map details a network of water sources vital to life in this arid environment, including Radium Spring, Clifford Spring, and Capt Henry Spring. These springs are often the only markers of human activity near landmarks like Castle Rock and the steep walls of Bellehelen Canyon.

The presence of the Ben Hur Ranch and Bellehelen Ranch indicates the long-term agricultural use of the land, while seasonal features such as Bellehelen Lake Number One and Bellehelen Lake Number Two suggest a landscape shaped by periodic runoff. A series of deep drainages, including Neversweat Canyon and Craig Canyon, define the rugged topography, showing how early settlers and prospectors navigated the complex geography of the Kawich Range area.