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2012 Map of Cold Springs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cold Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cold Springs sits at a historic crossroads in this high desert basin, where modern transit aligns with the path of the Old Overland Rd. The settlement pattern is defined by isolated ranching outposts such as the Alpine Ranch and Cold Spring Ranch, situated near the reliable water sources that dictated movement across this arid landscape. These sites reflect the enduring reliance on springs and canyons for survival in the Great Basin.

The eastern portion of the quadrangle is marked by a sequence of water points including Cedar Springs Number One through Cedar Springs Number Four, alongside Topia Creek. The drainage of Cold Springs Canyon and the rugged cut of Pony Canyon show the natural relief of the territory, while Alpine Rd provides local access to the northern ranching operations. The mapping of these specific numbered springs and family-named ranches offers a clear record of land use and water rights in Churchill County.