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2018 Map of Blue Eagle Springs

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Blue Eagle Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Railroad Valley defines this section of Nye County, where a complex network of hydrologic features sustains life in the high desert. The map captures an intricate system of water sources, notably the eponymous Blue Eagle Springs and nearby Blue Eagle Ponds. These water features, alongside Butterfield Springs and the expansive Butterfield Marsh to the southwest, suggest a landscape where seasonal and permanent water dictates the topography and historical land use.

Transportation is dominated by the R R Valley Rd, which skirts the eastern foothills near Beaty Canyon and Duckwater Cr. The abundance of named water points, such as Soda Spring, Cold Spring, and Bacon Springs, highlights the critical importance of reliable water for travelers and ranchers in this arid region of Nevada. The cadastral grid of various townships, including t9n r57e and t8n r57e, provides a clear framework for researchers tracing local property boundaries and land claims.