1965 Map of Izzenhood Spring

About this map

Sheep Creek Range dominates this landscape in Lander County, defining a high-altitude terrain where water sources are the primary points of interest. This 1960s survey records the vital water points necessary for survival and ranching in the Great Basin, notably Izzenhood Spring and an additional unnamed Spring located further north. These features represent critical infrastructure for a high-desert environment where drainage patterns like Sheep Creek are often ephemeral. Prominent peaks such as Workhorse Butte and Sterritt Peak serve as primary navigational landmarks across the rugged topography. The absence of roads and settlements on this sheet emphasizes the isolation of the area during this era, serving as a record of the land before modern developments changed the character of the high desert.