2014 Map of Moorman Spring

About this map

Moorman Spring serves as a vital water source in this arid corner of the Great Basin, situated at the eastern edge of a dramatic upland. The terrain is defined by the stark transition from the high, relief-heavy ridges of The Cove in the northwest down to the broad expanse of the White River Valley. This 2014 survey documents the complex topography of the region, showing how the landscape is segmented into public land survey blocks such as t9n r60e and t8n r61e. The mapping of these townships and ranges provides a clear view of the territorial organization used to manage this sparsely settled Nevada landscape, where natural springs and valley floors dictated the patterns of human movement and land use.