2014 Map of Mud Spring

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest encompasses much of this high-desert landscape in central Nevada, where the eastern slopes of the Monitor Range meet the vast drainage systems of the Great Basin. Water remains the primary shaper of human and natural geography here, with seasonal drainage via Saulsbury Wash cutting through the terrain toward the southern expanse of the Ralston Desert. The map meticulously identifies vital water sources in this arid environment, including Upper Mud Spring, Mud Spring, and Freitas Spring, which historically dictated movement and survival for travelers and livestock alike. The northwestern corner is defined by the steep relief of Woodchopper Canyon, while the northeastern portion levels out into the Fourmile Basin, illustrating the stark topographical shifts characteristic of Nye County.