1979 Map of Preston

About this map

Preston serves as the focal point of this Nevada landscape, where the importance of water management in a high-desert environment is evidenced by a dense network of springs and reservoirs. The community is situated near several significant water sources, including Preston Big Spring, Cold Spring, and named seeps like Nicholas Spr and Arnoldson Spr. These features, alongside Blackjack Res and Lower Preston Res, suggest a settlement pattern deeply tied to local hydrology and livestock ranching.