2014 Map of Ramsey Spring

About this map

Gabbs Valley and the Gabbs Valley Range define this high-desert landscape along the border of Nye and Mineral counties. The geography is marked by several seasonal drainages, including Gabbs Wash and Finger Rock Wash, which channel water toward the valley floor. In a region where water sources are vital, Ramsey Spring and Cottonwood Spring appear as critical landmarks for local history and ecology. Transportation across this arid basin is facilitated by unpaved routes like Rawhide Rd and Diamond A Rd, which cut through the complex topography of Mystery Ridge and the Black Hills. From the deep cuts of Superstition Canyon to the southern reach of Boundary Canyon, the map illustrates a network of named canyons and ridges that once supported the early ranching and prospecting efforts of central Nevada.