2018 Map of Lion Spring

About this map

Goshute Peak anchors the southern boundary of this high-elevation terrain in Elko County, where the steep topography of the Goshute Mountains drops away into the Goshute Valley. The landscape is defined by its critical water sources, which appear as a series of isolated points including Chokecherry Springs, Serviceberry Spring, and the central Lion Spring. These names hint at the local flora and fauna that sustain life in this arid environment. To the north, Morgan Basin provides a natural catchment above the rugged descent of Lion Canyon. This 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the complex township and range system overlaying the natural features, marking a specific moment in the contemporary management of Nevada's interior basins and ranges.