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2012 Map of Horse Spring Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Horse Spring Hills and the high elevations near Troy Peak define this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nye County. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of ephemeral drainages, including the expansive Sherwood Wash, Scofield Wash, and Teaspoon Wash, which carve through the arid topography. These corridors serve as the primary natural landmarks in an area where water is a rare and vital resource, indicated by several scattered water sources like Wiregrass Spring, Brady Spring, and Bear Trap Spring.

Modern access into this part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is provided by the Natl Forest Develop Road 648 Rd, while the deeper interior near Scofield Canyon remains dominated by the natural contours of the land. The presence of named points such as South Horse Spring and Murphy Spring suggests the historic importance of these sites for livestock or travelers navigating the Nevada desert's demanding environment.