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1982 Map of Cabin Spring

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Cabin Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Butte Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this White Pine County region, their slopes descending into the wide expanse of Long Valley. This 1982 provisional survey captures a remote interior basin where water management is the primary marker of human activity. A network of 4wd tracks connects isolated water sources vital for livestock and survival in the arid terrain, ranging from Cabin Spring and Tognini Spring to specialized installations like McBrides Sheep Well and White Sage Well.

The presence of Cow Camp and various wells such as Rye Grass Well suggests a landscape dedicated to seasonal grazing. In the northwest, prominent Sand Dunes and a seasonal Dry Lake indicate a dynamic desert environment. This map is a record of the high desert's utilitarian geography, where the location of every named well, such as Junction Well and Ninemile Well NW, represents a critical node in the local ranching economy.