2018 Map of Nile Spring

About this map

The high desert landscape of the Great Basin meets the northern highlands at the intersection of Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by the Goose Creek Mountains and the winding course of Goose Cr, where water sources like Nile Spring and Mud Spring provided critical anchors in an arid region. The map captures the northernmost reaches of Nevada's Elko County and Utah's Box Elder County as they transition into the Sawtooth National Forest. A network of backcountry routes, including Goose Creek Rd and Hardesty Rd, traces the drainage patterns of Fivemile Gulch and Meadow Cr. This map is a record of land use in a remote tri-state corner, showing the enduring importance of these springs and creek beds for navigation and settlement in the high country.