2011 Map of Seven Troughs NW

About this map

Heineke Spring serves as a vital water point in this arid stretch of Pershing County, situated at the base of the Seven Troughs Range. This 2011 survey captures the vast basins and ranges of the Great Basin, where the Kumiva Valley and Granite Springs Valley dominate the lowlands between stark uplifted formations. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the Blue Wing Mountains, while the eastern flank is defined by the steep descent of Long Canyon. This landscape reflects the quintessential geography of northwestern Nevada, characterized by deep alluvial valleys separated by isolated mountain blocks, with very few reliable water sources like the spring noted in the northwest corner. A single primary roadway traverses the valleys, connecting these remote topographic features in a region defined more by its geological character than its modern infrastructure.