2015 Map of Chase Spring

About this map

Hastings Cutoff snakes across the high basin of this eastern Nevada landscape, following a legacy of emigrant travel that predates modern infrastructure. The high country is dominated by the Spruce Mtn Ridge, which forms a prominent physical barrier between two distinct lowland areas. To the east lies the broad expanse of Independence Valley, while Clover Valley occupies the western portion of the sheet. This terrain is defined by its intermittent water sources, which were historically vital for those traversing the arid corridor. Named hydrological features such as Chase Spring and Mound Springs highlight the critical points where subsurface water reaches the surface, supporting the surrounding rangeland. In the southern reach of the valley, Latham Cr drains toward the flats, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped these basins over time.