2021 Map of Bradshaw Spring

About this map

Duckwater Valley and the vast expanse of Railroad Valley meet in this high-desert landscape, defined by a network of critical water sources. The map highlights several named springs that historically sustained life and livestock in this arid Basin and Range environment, including Bradshaw Spring, Indian Spring, and Leaman Spring. These water points were essential anchors for early ranching and travel in the Great Basin. In the northern portion of the quadrangle, Duckwater Cr meanders toward the valley floor, while the Duckwater Airport sits near the eastern edge of the valley, signaling the transition to modern transportation infrastructure. The map illustrates the sharp topographic contrast between the western high ground and the broad, flat alluvial basins that characterize this part of Nye County.