1969 Map of Moorman Spring NW

About this map

White River Valley dominates the eastern half of this 1969 topographic study, where the arid basin floor meets the rising slopes of The Cove to the west. This landscape is defined by its scarce water resources, evidenced by a network of remote watering points essential for ranching and survival in the Great Basin. Named infrastructure like Carter Well, Gubler Well, and Sorensen Well indicate the scattered presence of early homesteading or grazing operations along the White Pine and Nye County line. The map captures the region's transition from the open valley floor to the high, complex topography of the western hills, with Government Well and Cabin Well marking specific points of human activity in an otherwise sparsely settled territory.