2014 Map of Hardy Springs

About this map

White River Valley defines this section of the Great Basin, where the ephemeral White River threads through high desert ranching country. The map documents a landscape shaped by scarce water sources, marking several critical watering points including Hardy Springs, Dee Gee Spring, and Blind Spring. This 2014 survey captures the remote boundary where White Pine and Nye Counties meet, showing a network of secondary routes like Wells Station Rd and CR-14 that cross the alluvial flats. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the mountains, carved by Sheep Pass Canyon and Ninemile Canyon. The inclusion of the White Horse Pasture and Ruppes Boghole suggests the long-standing use of this valley for livestock, reflecting the traditional land use patterns of central Nevada.