2014 Map of Schoolmarm Basin

About this map

Schoolmarm Basin and the surrounding high desert of Lincoln County are defined by a network of springs and seeps essential to the arid environment. The map records numerous water sources such as Hidden Treasure Spring, Happy Hollow Spring, and Middleton Seeps scattered across the basin floor. This reliance on groundwater is typical for the eastern Nevada landscape, where human activity is often dictated by these rare hydration points. Transport across the terrain is facilitated by several named routes, including the historical Stage Coach Rd and Atlanta Rd, which weave through the flats and canyons. The topographical prominence of Mt Wilson and Squaw Knoll provides natural orientation points for travelers moving between Cedar Flat and the high ridges of the Wilson Creek Range.