2014 Map of Sammy Springs

About this map

Sammy Springs and a series of high-altitude water sources define this interior basin landscape within White Pine County, Nevada. Situated between the Butte Mountains and the northern reaches of Jakes Valley, the map illustrates a complex network of springs vital to the region's historical ranching and sheep-herding operations. Named features such as Campbell Number One Sheep Swan and Campbell Number Two Sheep Swan suggest a landscape specifically managed for livestock, while the presence of Robbers Roost Number Two Spring hints at the area's frontier history. Modern access is primarily facilitated by CR-3, which winds through the mountain passes, connecting these isolated water points like Willow Spring and Indian Spring to the broader desert geography. The drainage of Illipah Cr provides a primary hydrological focal point in the southeast, tracing the natural flow from the high country into the valley floor.