2014 Map of Ely Springs

About this map

The Ely Springs Range dominates the eastern half of this Lincoln County landscape, rising sharply above the desert floor and the western edge of Bristol Valley. This high ground is punctuated by numerous seasonal water sources and named landmarks, including Smith Spring, Iron Tank Spring, and Yellow Hill. The western portion of the map is defined by the broad drainage of Coyote Wash, which passes through the area near the curiously named settlement of The Crack. A network of unpaved desert roads, such as Stampede Rd and N Simpson Rd, connects isolated points of human activity and ranching infrastructure. Landowners and water seekers in this arid environment relied on developed catchments like Bullfrog Reservoir and Thorley Reservoir to manage the scarce resources of the Great Basin.