1973 Map of Mustang Well

About this map

Lake Valley occupies the center of this Lincoln County landscape, appearing as a broad topographic basin during the early 1970s. The region is defined by its sparse water resources, primarily represented by isolated wells that served as vital landmarks for surveyors and travelers in this arid terrain. Notable among these are South Well No 3, Lee Travis Well, and Mustang Well, each strategically located to tap into the subterranean water supply of the depression. A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of transit across the basin floor, reflecting the limited infrastructure and remote character of the area at the time of the survey. The mapping reveals a systematic division of the land through township and range boundaries, highlighting the importance of cadastral organization in the management of the Great Basin's expansive interior.