2018 Map of Nellie Spring Mountain

About this map

Nellie Spring Mtn rises above a desert landscape defined by essential water sources and the dramatic geology of Northwest Nevada. This 2018 survey documents a region where life and travel center on the availability of water, marked by sites like Argon Reservoir, Lower Indian Spring, and Fern Spring. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of the Massacre Range in the northwest toward the deep incision of High Rock Canyon in the northeast. Transportation is limited to the winding path of High Rock Canyon Rd, which traces the natural corridors of the high desert. Notable landmarks such as Grassy Rock and the wide drainage of Grassy Wash suggest the sparse, seasonal vegetation patterns of this arid environment, while the presence of multiple named springs emphasizes their critical importance to the area's geography.