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2014 Map of Fish Springs

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fish Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Little Fish Lake Valley dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Toiyabe National Forest, where a network of seasonal washes and springs defines the remote Nye County terrain. The presence of Anderson Field in the central basin suggests a history of grazing or limited agricultural use amidst the complex drainage patterns of Tulle Cr, Clear Cr, and Sawmill Cr. Canyons such as Tulle Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon cut through the surrounding uplands, providing natural corridors that have likely guided movement through this portion of the Great Basin for generations.

Remote access is documented through several Forest Service routes, including Natl Forest Develop Road 424 Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 426 Rd. These roads skirt the edges of the valley floor, connecting disparate points like Fish Springs and Sevenmile Spring. The mapping of Danville Cr and Big Cow Canyon further illustrates the localized hydrological features that were essential for early settlers and ranchers in this arid environment.