2018 Map of Big Bald Mountain

About this map

Big Bald Mtn and Little Bald Mtn dominate this high-elevation landscape in the eastern Ruby Mountains. The map reveals a complex system of drainage and water sources essential for life in this arid basin-and-range environment. Water is channeled through deep cuts like Water Canyon, Mahoney Canyon, and Cherry Canyon, while localized water sources are identified at Mill Spring, Cherry Spring, and the uniquely named Bourne Tunnel Spring. This 2018 survey detail provides an exact record of the high-desert terrain, showing the relationship between these peaks and the numerous named canyons that descend from the ridges, such as Bourne Canyon and Martin Canyon. The survey illustrates the stark, undeveloped nature of this corner of White Pine County, where the topography is defined by sharp contour changes and isolated natural springs.