2012 Map of Crow Springs

About this map

Big Smoky Valley dominates the lower portion of this arid Nevada landscape, where the high desert terrain of Esmeralda County meets a network of unpaved tracks and 4WD routes. The water source at Crow Springs serves as a critical landmark in the north, situated just west of the Cirac Valley basin. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern configuration of access roads that traverse the basin floor, providing a detailed look at the geographic relationship between the valley floor and prominent high points such as Doyle Peak. The map captures a region primarily defined by its drainage patterns and the sparse transit infrastructure necessary for mining or ranching access in the Great Basin.