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1984 Map of La Madre Spring

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of La Madre Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Spring Mountains of southern Nevada dominate this 1980s provisional survey, revealing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and critical water sources. Within the Toiyabe National Forest, the map traces the deep incision of Lovell Canyon and the prominent heights of Harris Mtn. The eastern portion of the sheet transitions into the Red Rock Canyon Lands Recreation Area, where the massive Sandstone Bluffs and La Madre Mtn create a stark geological boundary.

Water remains the primary marker of human and natural activity in this arid environment. The distribution of perennial and seasonal sources like La Madre Spring, Switchback Spring, and Harris Springs provides insight into early cattle ranging and recreational access. Labels such as Prospect Springs (Dry) and Cabin Springs (Dry) highlight the unreliable nature of high-desert hydrology, while features like Red Rock Wash and Icebox Canyon indicate the seasonal drainage patterns that have sculpted the terrain.