2012 Map of Double Mountain

About this map

Double Mountain and the adjacent Bone Mountains anchor this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the scarcity of water is reflected in the numerous named springs scattered across the terrain. Vital water sources like Wagon Box Spring, Chicken Creek Springs, and Skull Spring historically served as critical waypoints in this arid environment. The map shows a network of drainage systems including Jakes Creek and the West Fork Beaver Creek, which carve through the high elevations. Apart from the isolated Brown House located near the eastern edge, the area remains largely defined by its natural topography rather than human settlement. The placement of features such as Rodeo Spring and Double Mountain Spring suggests a history of livestock grazing and land use dependent on these ephemeral water points. This topographic study captures the fundamental relationship between the high-basin terrain and the life-sustaining springs that define its character.