2012 Map of Cattle Camp Spring

About this map

Cattle Camp Spring and its surrounding watershed define this high-desert reach of White Pine County, where water sources dictated the patterns of movement and land use. The topography is dominated by the drainage system of Cattle Camp Wash, which cuts across the landscape, drawing from numerous named seeps and springs. These isolated water points, such as Virginia Dale Spring and Lake Valley Summit Spring, were likely critical landmarks for early ranching operations and travelers navigating the basin and range terrain. The distribution of these features, including Burnt Knoll Spring and Monument Spring, reveals the essential network of life-sustaining points in an otherwise arid environment. This 2012 survey provides a clear view of the local drainage and high-elevation hydrology, emphasizing the importance of even minor features like Little Pine Spring and Lower Spring in the regional geography.