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2021 Map of Ely Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ely Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ely Springs Range dominates the central topography of this Lincoln County survey, rising between the expansive flats of Dry Lake Valley and Bristol Valley. This arid landscape is punctuated by a critical network of water sources, including Bullfrog Spring, Simpson Spring, and the namesake Ely Springs. These points of water, along with others like Delmues Spring and Iron Tank Spring, suggest a long history of range use and transit through this part of the Great Basin.

Physical landmarks such as Black Rock Knoll, Yellow Hill, and Tank Hill provide navigational anchors across the high desert terrain. The drainage patterns of Coyote Wash and the distinct geography of Swiss Bob Canyon and Ely Springs Canyon illustrate the erosion-carved character of the range. For those tracing regional development or grazing history, the presence of Bullfrog Reservoir marks a significant effort to manage resources in this high-altitude environment.