2012 Map of Bitter Spring

About this map

Bitter Spring and the surrounding drainage systems define this arid portion of Clark County. The landscape is dominated by the seasonal waterways of Echo Wash and Calico Wash, which cut through the desert terrain south of the White Basin. Industry and transit are marked by the presence of American Borax Rd, reflecting the regional history of mineral extraction and transport through these remote corridors. To the east, the prominent elevations of West Longwell Ridge and East Longwell Ridge frame the horizon. This 2012 survey illustrates the topographical relationship between these natural ridges and the washes that drain them, providing a contemporary look at a landscape defined by its water sources and industrial access roads.