2011 Map of Hussman Spring

About this map

Hussman Spring is a focal point of this high-desert landscape in Lyon County, where the scarcity of water is evidenced by the prominent labeling of isolated water sources. This 2011 survey documents a network of primitive roads and drainage patterns between White Mountain in the northeast and Black Mountain at the center of the quadrangle. The map captures a unique landmark of the open range: the Black Mountain Dead Man Drift Fence, a feature reflecting the historical management of livestock and movement through these arid basins. Other vital water points like Perry Springs and Paiute Spring are noted along the northern edge, indicating the critical nature of these small springs for both wildlife and ranching in the Great Basin environment.