2021 Map of Nile Spring

About this map

The high-desert terrain where Nevada, Utah, and Idaho meet comes into sharp focus in this detailed survey, dominated by the Goose Creek Mountains and the southern edge of the Sawtooth National Forest. This intersection of state lines creates a complex jurisdictional landscape centered on the namesake Nile Spring and the drainage of Goose Cr. The region is defined by its water sources and ranching access, with several springs like Mud Spring providing vital points of reference across the arid landscape. Historically significant routes such as Goose Creek Rd and Hardesty Rd follow the natural contours of the drainages, including Hardesty Cr and Trout Cr, illustrating how the geography of the Great Basin dictated human movement and settlement patterns well into the modern era.