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2015 Map of Silver State Draw

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Silver State Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Slumbering Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County, where water is the defining geographic marker. In this arid reach of Nevada, a series of named water sources like Daveytown Spring and the Sheepherder Spring indicate the essential points of interest for livestock and early travelers. The presence of Circle Bar Number 1 Spring, Circle Bar Number 2 Spring, and Circle Bar Number 3 Spring suggests established ranching activity or localized watering rights centered around the hills.

Transit through the region is funneled through natural corridors such as Pickhandle Pass and the broad Silver State Valley. Lower elevations are characterized by the Silver State Draw, which drains toward the east near Sand Pass Rd. This 2015 survey provides a modern accounting of these traditional landmarks, from the prominence of Squaw Peak to the more secluded Silver State Spring tucked into the southern slopes.