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2014 Map of Mound Spring

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mound Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Pahrump serves as the focal point of this arid landscape, where the southern reaches of the Mojave Desert meet the expansive Pahrump Valley. The map documents a structured grid of residential streets such as E Bridger St, Thorne Dr, and Rawhide Ln, illustrating the ongoing human presence in this desert environment. This development pattern contrasts sharply with the open, undeveloped terrain that straddles the Nevada-California border and the Nye-Inyo county line.

Water sources remain critical landmarks in this dry region, with Mound Spring, Cottonwood Spring, and Browns Spring providing vital points of reference. The topography is defined by subtle alluvial fans and desert flats, with survey townships like t21s r53e and t22n r9e providing the legal framework for the land. The transition from the high desert of Nevada into the California interior is marked by long thoroughfares like Turner Blvd and S Silver St, reflecting the transportation network necessary for life in the valley.