2012 Map of Outlaw Springs

About this map

Outlaw Springs sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in the Cedar Mountains of the Nevada-Esmeralda region. The terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainage channels that carve through the arid slopes, illustrating the complex hydrology typical of the Great Basin. A few local roads and 4WD tracks trace the contours of the mountain range, providing access to the spring and the surrounding backcountry. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the sparse infrastructure of this isolated territory, where natural water sources like the namesake springs dictate the movement and history of the land.