1990 Map of Sammy Springs

About this map

The Butte Mountains dominate this central Nevada landscape, which is defined by high-desert terrain and the vital presence of scattered water sources. In 1990, the region supported cattle ranching and light resource extraction, evidenced by the Stock Tank and Stock Pond locations alongside a Gravel Pit and scattered Prospect sites. The mapping of Sammy Springs and several others, such as Robbers Roost No 2 Spring and Deer Spring, highlights the critical importance of these water points for land use in White Pine County. To the east, the terrain drops into Jakes Valley, where Illipah Creek provides a seasonal drainage route. Named mining-related landmarks like Campbell No 1 and Campbell No 2 Sheep Swan suggest a history of localized exploration in the foothills of the Butte range.