2014 Map of Murphys Well

About this map

Murphys Well provides a singular point of interest in this expansive desert landscape of Mineral County, Nevada. Located within the northern reaches of Gabbs Valley, this site represents the sparse but vital water infrastructure necessary for movement through the Great Basin. The terrain is defined by the high-elevation basin floor and the surrounding mountain slopes, where the Poleline Rd serves as the primary corridor for transit. This 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the public land survey system grid across townships t13n r32e, t13n r33e, t12n r32e, and t12n r33e, illustrating the geometric subdivision of this arid terrain. The map captures a moment in the modern era of the valley, documenting the persistent utility of remote wells and utility-access roads in a landscape otherwise dominated by natural topography.