2021 Map of Cold Springs

About this map

Cold Springs sits at the western edge of the Desatoya Mountains in this modern topographic study of Churchill County. The landscape is defined by the broad Edwards Creek Valley, where the drainage patterns of Cedar Cr and Topia Cr meet the arid basin floor. This area is steeped in transportation history, marked by the route of the Old Overland Rd, which parallels the modern Austin Hwy and Alpine Rd. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by complex canyon systems, including Dry Canyon, Pony Canyon, and Cold Springs Canyon. A series of important water sources are documented along the mountain slopes, specifically Cedar Springs Number One through Cedar Springs Number Four, illustrating the critical role of reliable springs in the high desert of Nevada.