2018 Map of Hardy Springs

About this map

Hardy Springs and the expansive White Horse Pasture anchor this 2018 study of the high desert terrain along the border of Nye and White Pine counties. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral flow of the White River, which winds through the valley floor, supporting a network of water sources crucial to the area's grazing history. These natural features, including Blind Spring and the curiously named Ruppes Boghole, illustrate the precarious balance of water in this arid environment. To the east, the topography rises sharply into the high ridges surrounding Sheep Pass Canyon and Ninemile Canyon. This region remains largely open and transitional, served by historical transit routes like Wells Station Rd and various county roads that follow the natural contours of the basin and range.