2014 Map of Medicine Spring

About this map

Ruby Valley and the high elevations of the Medicine Range dominate this interior portion of Elko County. The landscape is defined by its water sources, which are critical in this arid environment, including the eponymous Medicine Spring and Mud Spring. These features, along with the drainage of Cabin Run, shaped the local movement and land use throughout the 20th century. The road network is sparse, centered on routes like Medicine Spring Rd and Ruby Wash Rd, which follow the natural contours of the wash and valley. This survey reflects the enduring character of the Great Basin, where transportation and settlement patterns are dictated by the proximity to reliable springs and the passage between mountain ranges.