2012 Map of Mount Stirling

About this map

Spring Mountains hydrology and Forest Service infrastructure define this arid landscape in southern Nevada. Centered on the high point of Mount Stirling, the terrain is marked by a network of numbered forest roads, including 552 and 553, which trace the drainage patterns of the high desert. The map reveals the critical importance of water in this environment, documenting numerous named sources such as Jaybird Spring, Pah Rump Spring, and Gold Spring. These sites often represent the only dependable water for miles, historically supporting both early travelers and modern land management. The presence of Bill Smith Springs and Horseshutem Springs provides evidence of the varied names given to these life-sustaining landmarks by those who mapped and moved through the high elevations of Clark County.