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1979 Map of Pinto Springs

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Pinto Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Pinto Springs and the surrounding high desert of Washoe County are defined by a network of water sources and seasonal drainages that supported remote livestock operations in the late 1970s. The landscape is marked by the presence of small reservoirs like Boulder Res and Black Rock Res, which served as vital collection points for the numerous springs scattered across the terrain. These include Big Spring and the curiously named Pick & Shovel Spring to the east.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, centered on isolated structures such as Cabin 6149 near The Buttes and Camp 6389 further north. Navigation through this territory relied on a system of rugged tracks, including the Chester Road and various unnamed Jeep Trails. The topography transitions from the wide expanse of Antelope Flat through the narrow corridor of Dry Canyon, illustrating the varied physical geography of northwestern Nevada.