1990 Map of Crows Nest

About this map

Little Meadows sits at the heart of this landscape where the high desert terrain transitions toward the steeper slopes of the northeast. This 1990 provisional map records the essential water sources and resource extraction points that sustained ranching and mining operations in this corner of Nye County. Water features like Duck Creek, Ox Spring, and Blind Spring dictate the local geography, while the presence of several Drill Holes and Gravel Pits reflects the area's geological exploration and industry. The map's southern reach is defined by the drainage of Bordoli Creek and Hooper Creek, providing a detailed look at the land's hydrology before these seasonal waters reach the more arid flats of the Great Basin.