2014 Map of Spencer Hot Springs

About this map

Spencer Hot Springs sits at the geological transition between the open Big Smoky Valley and the rising slopes of the Toquima Range. This 2014 survey captures the interface of the high desert basin and the Toiyabe National Forest, where the terrain shifts abruptly from the flat valley floor to a complex network of drainages. The map details the remote character of this landscape, dominated by significant topographic relief in areas like Rutheford Canyon and Petes Canyon. These canyons and the surrounding public lands reflect a region shaped by natural thermal features and the expansive solitude of central Nevada. The detailed contour intervals illustrate the steep elevation gain into the mountains, providing a clear look at the public land survey system divisions that define this part of Lander County.