2012 Map of Portuguese Mountain

About this map

Portuguese Mountain dominates this portion of Nye County, where the high desert landscape is defined by its seasonal hydrology and scattered water sources. Vital to local ranching and travel in this arid region, named springs such as Ike Spring and Little Ike Spring provide the only significant reliable water in an otherwise parched environment. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by the paths of Ike Spring Wash and Little Ike Spring Wash, which channel intermittent runoff toward the valley floor. To the south, the topography descends into Wood Cyn, while Martin Spring serves as another isolated landmark in the western reaches. This survey provides a precise look at the land's natural features as they existed in the early twenty-first century, preserving the specific locations of these high-altitude desert springs.