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1990 Map of Redrock Spring

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Redrock Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Industrial mineral activity and drainage patterns define this segment of Lander County, where the Reese River Valley meets the rising slopes of the Shoshone Range. This late twentieth-century landscape is marked by significant extractive operations, most notably the Mountain Springs Mine and various Open Pit Mines. The presence of Tailings, Conveyor Belts, and a dedicated Tailings Pond indicates a specialized mining infrastructure built to process ore on-site near Mound Springs.

Hydrological features such as Harry Creek and Redrock Spring suggest a rugged terrain where water sources were critical for both livestock and industrial use. Traces of historical transportation are visible through the Old Railroad Grade, which skirts the eastern foothills. This network of Stock Ponds and mines, connected by unimproved roads and specialized equipment, reflects the dual nature of Nevada's interior economy, balancing high-desert ranching with intensive mineral development.