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1979 Map of Preston

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Preston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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.

The topography transitions from the open expanse of Jakes Valley into the drainage of the White River. Evidence of land use is visible through numerous Corrals and a complex system of Jeep Trails that traverse the rugged flats and washes. The presence of Ruins and scattered wells indicates the enduring effort to maintain a foothold in this part of White Pine County, while Eph Creek and Jakes Wash define the primary natural corridors of the region.