2014 Map of Bullwhacker Springs

About this map

Bacon Flat and the open expanse of Railroad Valley define the western half of this Nevada landscape, transitioning abruptly into the steep elevations of the Grant Range to the east. Within these heights, the Humboldt National Forest encompasses deep drainages like Grant Canyon and Heath Canyon. This 2014 survey documents a critical network of water sources in an otherwise arid environment, mapping the locations of Bullwhacker Springs, Thorn Spring, and Willow Springs. Transportation through this remote corridor is anchored by the historic Midland Trl and Railroad Valley Rd, which skirt the alluvial fans where the mountains meet the valley floor. The map provides a detailed record of the physical geography, from the Dry Basin to the Blind Spring Basin, essential for understanding land use and resource management in Nye County.