The Mountain Springs Mining Area anchors this 2011 survey of Lander County, Nevada, where industrial access via McCoy Mine Rd intersects the arid terrain. The landscape is defined by its critical water sources, including Mound Springs and Redrock Spring, which provide essential moisture in a region characterized by deep cuts like Harry Canyon and Redrock Canyon. The presence of Harry Canyon Spring Number One indicates the importance of specific, named water points for both historical mining operations and local ranching. While the Reese River and Mill Creek show the drainage patterns of the valley, the infrastructure is clearly geared toward the extraction and transport needs of the mountain mining sites.
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1932 · Sonoma Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1939 · Sonoma Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Mt. Lewis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Mt. Lewis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Winnemucca
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Winnemucca
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · McCoy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · The Cedars
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Winnemucca
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Carico Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500