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1969 Map of Haggerty Spring

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Haggerty Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Egan Range dominates this portion of the high desert, where water sources dictated the movement of people and livestock. This 1960s survey records a landscape defined by isolated water points such as Haggerty Spring, Stink Pot Spring, and the clustered Parker Spring group. The topography reveals a complex network of drainage systems, including Ninemile Canyon and Long Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward the lowlands.

Evidence of historical transit is found in the Sheep Pass Trail and various unnamed pack trails and jeep trails that navigate the slopes of Ninemile Mountain. Human activity is also marked by an industrial Drill Hole in the southeast and the political intersection of three counties, as indicated by the White Pine and Lincoln County line and the nearby Nye County boundary. The prevalence of named springs like Big Travis Spring and Cottonwood Spring highlights the critical importance of these reliable oases for grazing and exploration in a dry environment.