2021 Map of Bullwhacker Springs

About this map

Bullwhacker Springs and a series of high-desert water sources define this transition between the arid Railroad Valley floor and the steep slopes of the Grant Range. The terrain rises sharply from Bacon Flat into the protected lands of the Humboldt National Forest, where deep incisions like Heath Canyon and Irwin Canyon cut through the limestone and dolomite peaks. This 2021 survey documents the essential hydrology of the region, noting critical points such as Thorn Spring, Willow Springs, and Mud Spring. Access to this remote Nye County landscape is preserved via the Natl Forest Develop Road 421 Rd and Midland Trail Rd, routes that follow the ancient natural corridors used by early travelers through the basin and range province.