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1986 Map of South Bastian Spring

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of South Bastian Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Deep Creek Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this White Pine County region, where the terrain transitions from high desert basins to sharp geological formations. Named features like Osceola Arch and Rose Cave highlight the unique limestone and karst topography characteristic of this part of Nevada. Historical extraction activities are evident along the slopes, specifically at the Woodman Mine and the Gilded Age No 1 Mine located near the eastern quadrangle boundary.

Water management in this arid environment is clearly defined by several vital points, including South Bastian Spring and Cleve Creek. A network of 4wd tracks provides the primary access across the alluvial fans and into the rugged uplands, connecting isolated landmarks such as Fera Well. The presence of several springs and a ditch suggests the critical importance of water rights and irrigation for sustaining the small settlements and mining claims in this remote Basin and Range territory.