2012 Map of Bristol Range NE

About this map

Bob Hamilton Wash carves a central path through this section of Lincoln County, defining the drainage patterns of an arid landscape where water sources were historically vital for survival and passage. The presence of isolated points like Little Rosebud Spring and Wildhorse Spring highlights the critical, scattered nature of water in the high desert of eastern Nevada. The limited road network, consisting primarily of Mt Wilson Rd and Wild Horse, suggests a remote area where infrastructure is tied closely to the natural topography. Along the eastern edge, Craw Creek provides further evidence of the seasonal or perennial watercourses that dictate the character of this terrain. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey preserves the specific nomenclature of these landmarks in a region dominated by wide basins and range corridors.