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2021 Map of Silver State Draw

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Silver State Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Slumbering Hills define the western reaches of this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County. This area is characterized by its vital water sources, including the clustered Circle Bar Number 1 Spring, Circle Bar Number 2 Spring, and Circle Bar Number 3 Spring, which suggest a history of seasonal grazing or early ranching operations. The terrain rises to Squaw Peak before descending toward the east into the broad expanse of the Silver State Valley.

Navigational landmarks like Sand Pass Rd and Silver State Draw provide the primary geographic framework for this remote section of Nevada. Localized naming conventions are preserved through features such as Daveytown Spring, Shepherder Spring, and Wilder Spring, recording the presence of individuals who worked this arid environment. The map captures the essential hydrography of the region, where every named spring and draw represents a critical point of human or livestock activity.