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2014 Map of Silver King Well

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Silver King Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Silver King Well sits as a vital water point in this high-desert basin, marking a landscape defined by the convergence of several Great Basin landforms. The terrain transitions between the Egan Range and the Schell Creek Range, with Cave Valley and Piute Valley providing the level floor for transport. The reliance on subterranean water sources is evident through the naming of Trough Spring, Horse Spring, and Wolf Hole Spring, which appear as rare fixed points in a territory of varying elevations.

The Silver King Rd provides the primary passage through this region, following the natural contours of the desert floor. This area, spanning the border of Nye and Lincoln Counties, contains the geological descent of Trough Spring Canyon, illustrating the drainage patterns that sustain the local springs. The map documents the persistent importance of these named water features for livestock and travel in a part of Nevada where such resources dictate the possibility of human presence.