2015 Map of Dead Horse Canyon

About this map

Elephant Head Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this arid stretch of the Hannan Range, where survival once depended entirely on the scattered water sources that dot the landscape. The geography is defined by deep cuts like Dead Horse Canyon and Rockhill Canyon, which drain toward the eastern flats. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain dominated by remote springs, including Five Troughs Springs, Scorpion Spring, and the evocatively named Tarantula Spring. These vital points of interest provide a window into the cattle-ranching and prospecting history of Pershing County, marking the only reliable stops for travelers moving between the hills and the ephemeral flow of Willow Cr. To the south, White Horse Spring and Last Chance Spring mark the edge of the high ground, suggesting the precarious nature of navigation in the Great Basin.