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2012 Map of Fairview Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fairview Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fairview Peak stands as the central landmark in this corner of Lincoln County, where the high desert terrain is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage and scattered water sources. The Fairview Range dominates the northeastern section, while the landscape below is carved by Bob Hamilton Wash, Fairview Wash, and Silverhorn Wash. These ephemeral watercourses are vital markers in an arid environment, often punctuated by isolated springs that have historically served as critical stops for travelers and livestock.

Named water sources such as Fox Cabin Spring, Hornsilver Spring, and Scotty Spring suggest a history of localized activity, potentially linked to early ranching or prospecting. The naming of Lower Frying Pan Spring and West Frying Pan Spring adds a distinct character to the northern reaches, while Bailey Spring and Fence Spring lie along the western slopes, illustrating how life in this part of Nevada has always been tied to these rare points of reliable water.