1988 Map of Kern Mountains

About this map

Schellbourne and Cherry Creek Station anchor this high-desert landscape in White Pine County, where the Great Basin's basin-and-range geography is strikingly evident. The map tracks a series of north-south corridors, including the Steptoe Valley and Spring Valley, separated by the formidable elevations of the Schell Creek Range and the Egan Range. This 1980s data highlights the land management patterns of the era, showing the extensive Humboldt National Forest and the Goshute Indian Reservation straddling the Nevada-Utah border. Water sources like Monte Neva Hot Springs and scattered wells such as South Butte Well indicate the critical role of sparse hydrologic features in this arid environment. Significant mountain passes, including Schellbourne Pass and Tippett Pass, reveal the historical transit routes used to navigate the rugged interior.