2012 Map of Borchert Spring

About this map

Borchert Ranch and the eponymous Borchert Spring anchor this high-desert landscape in White Pine County, Nevada. The terrain is defined by the north-south flow of Duck Creek, which serves as a central drainage for several tributary systems including Schell Creek and Antone Creek. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse, ranch-oriented settlement patterns of the region, where isolated named locales like Ray and Raiff are connected by secondary routes such as Co RD 18 and Co RD 27. To the west, the topography transitions into more complex landforms around Rabbit Canyon and Rabbit Creek, while Tehama Creek drains the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures a moment of modern land use in a region where water sources like springs and perennial creeks remain the primary drivers of human habitation and infrastructure.