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2012 Map of Sammy Springs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sammy Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sammy Springs and the surrounding high desert of White Pine County are defined by a network of vital water sources and ephemeral drainages. The landscape's history of land management and labor is evidenced by the Indian Springs CCC Camp, a site linked to the Civilian Conservation Corps era near Indian Spring. These springs, including Willow Spring and Deer Spring, represent the essential lifeblood for ranching and wildlife in this arid region.

Water management and livestock history are further highlighted by specialized features such as Campbell Number One Sheep Swan and Campbell Number Two Sheep Swan, which point to the legacy of sheep ranching in the Great Basin. To the south, Illipah Creek flows toward the corridor of Route 50, while the northern reaches of the quadrangle feature colorfully named landmarks like Robbers Roost Number Two Spring.