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2014 Map of Coyote Spring

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Coyote Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Coyote Spring and Stonewall Spring emerge as critical water sources in this arid stretch of Dry Lake Valley at the start of the 21st century. The map reveals an intricate network of desert infrastructure, centered around seasonal drainages like Coyote Wash and Silverhorn Wash. These natural conduits are supplemented by man-made catchments, including Bristol Reservoir, Bailey Knoll Reservoir, and the Upper Reservoir, indicating a landscape managed for cattle ranching or wildlife.

A system of named tracks such as Sunnyside Rd and Dry Lake Rd crisscrosses the valley, connecting the various springs and reservoirs. The presence of features like Cherry Cr and Fairview Wash highlights the reliance on ephemeral hydrology in this part of Lincoln County. This survey provides a clear view of how water rights and access routes defined land use in the Nevada desert before more modern developments reached the area.