2014 Map of Pony Springs

About this map

Pony Springs serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Lincoln County, where the eastern slopes of the Fairview Range meet the wide expanse of Lake Valley. This 2014 survey reveals a territory defined by its water sources, essential for ranching and survival in the Great Basin. A series of named seeps and springs, including Rosebud Spring, Cedar Spring, and Wardell Spring, dot the base of the mountains, indicating the vital hydrological network that supported local homesteading. The infrastructure is characterized by remote desert roads like Lake Valley Rd and Atlanta Rd, while the Divide Reservoir suggests modern water management efforts. The map captures the intersection of natural topography and land-use boundaries, such as t6n r66e, documenting how these remote Nevada ranges were organized and utilized into the early 21st century.