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1986 Map of South Bastian Spring

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of South Bastian Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

South Bastian Spring serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of eastern Nevada during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The topography is defined by the transition from alluvial fans to the steep western slopes of the Snake Range, where natural formations such as Natural Arch, Rose Cave, and the Osceola Arch are documented. This area was actively utilized for both ranching and mineral exploration, evidenced by the network of 4wd tracks connecting remote sites.

Mining activity is concentrated on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, including the Gilded Age No 1 Mine and the Woodman Mine. These workings, alongside various unnamed prospect locations and a Gravel Pit, highlight the era's focus on the region's geological resources. Water management, critical in this arid environment, is noted through features like Cleve Creek, a Ditch, and several springs, reflecting the essential infrastructure for livestock and mining operations.