2012 Map of McBrides Sheep Well

About this map

Long Valley dominates the western portion of this high-desert Nevada landscape, where water sources were critical for the livestock operations of the early 21st century. The map centers on isolated outposts like McBrides Sheep Well and Dry Lake Well, small but essential landmarks for local ranching history. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Butte Mountains, which are dissected by drainage systems including North Canyon and Middle Canyon. These canyons feed into the lower basins via seasonal watercourses such as White Sage Wash and Swasey Knolls Wash. The presence of Co RD-3 provides the primary transit route through this open range, connecting the remote valley floor to the rugged high ground, reflecting a classic Great Basin settlement pattern where life is structured around sparse water points.