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2014 Map of Bristol Well

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bristol Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bristol Well serves as the central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Lincoln County, situated in a corridor between the West Range and the Bristol Range. This 2014 survey reveals a geography defined by hydraulic management and resource access, evidenced by the presence of the Dry Lake Reservoir, Middle Reservoir, and Blind Mountain Spring. The network of desert roads, including Bristol Wells Rd and Bristol Mine Rd, indicates a long-standing history of transit and resource extraction common to this part of Nevada.

Drainage patterns across the Bristol Valley are clearly delineated through systems like Silverhorn Wash, Scotty Wash, and Fairview Wash. These features, alongside Bristol Pass, illustrate the natural conduits through the mountains. For researchers, the map provides a precise look at the modern state of these remote locations, documenting the intersections of historical naming conventions with contemporary infrastructure like N Simpson Rd and Live Water Rd.