2018 Map of Kious Spring

About this map

The Snake Range dominates this landscape, where the high-altitude wilderness of Great Basin National Park meets the Humboldt National Forest. This 2018 survey detail provides an intimate look at the rugged topography that defines eastern Nevada, characterized by isolated peaks like Castle Butte and the distinctive Standing Snake Pinnacle. The map is particularly rich in hydrology and terrain markers essential for understanding the remote ecology of the Great Basin, featuring numerous vital water sources such as Kious Spring, Tilford Spring, and Mahogany Spring. Historical and recreational movement through these high basins is traced via the Shoshone Trail and the Pole Canyon Trail, while names like Horse Heaven and Granite Basin suggest the varied character of the upland terrain.