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1980 Map of Outlaw Springs

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Outlaw Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Cedar Mountains dominate this central Nevada landscape, rising between the Monte Cristo Valley to the west and Cirac Valley to the east. This 1980s record captures a high-desert environment defined by resource extraction and scattered water sources, essential for survival and industry in this arid region of Esmeralda County. The presence of several prospects suggests ongoing mineral exploration, while a Gravel Pit and Borrow Pit indicate localized material harvesting near the transport corridors.

A network of unimproved roads and jeep trails provides the primary means of navigating the terrain, connecting remote points like Outlaw Springs and a Radio Tower. These trails trace the natural contours of the mountains, following paths likely used by prospectors and ranchers. The map preserves the locations of vital water points, including a singular well and another unnamed Spring, which historically dictated the movement of people and livestock through these high valleys.