2012 Map of Spruce Mountain NW

About this map

Hastings Cutoff traverses the northern section of this Elko County landscape, marking a significant historical corridor through the high desert of Nevada. This modern survey captures the drainage patterns and historical routes in the vicinity of Spruce Mountain during the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by seasonal waterways, including the winding Three Spring Brook and Spring Cr, which feed into the Ravine Reservoir in the western reaches. The intersection of local transportation history and topography is visible where Old Sprucemont Rd cuts through the sagebrush flats. The map reflects a sparsely populated area where cattle ranching and historical western migration routes like the Hastings Cutoff remain the primary human imprints on the land.