2018 Map of Cockalorum Spring

About this map

Cockalorum Spring and its surrounding desert hydrology define this high-altitude landscape where the Eureka and Nye County border splits the terrain. The map documents a critical network of isolated water sources essential for survival and livestock in the Great Basin, from Upper Davis Spring in the north to South Cottonwood Spring near the southern edge. The topography is dominated by the Antelope Range and the western reaches of the Fish Creek Range, separated by significant drainage systems like Fenstermaker Wash and Cockalorum Wash. High peaks such as Ninemile Peak overlook a series of deep cuts including Ninemile Canyon and Davis Canyon. This survey provides an essential view of the traditional grazing and transit routes through this arid region, where place names like Wild Horse Spring and Kinkead Spring mark vital landmarks in an otherwise unforgiving environment.