2014 Map of Steptoe Ranch

About this map

Steptoe Ranch sits within a high-desert corridor of White Pine County, where the eastern slopes of the Egan Range descend into the broad Steptoe Valley. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape where survival and settlement are dictated by the presence of water in an otherwise arid basin. A cluster of vital water sources, including Campbell Ranch Springs, Water Canyon Spring, and Grass Springs, suggests the long-standing importance of this specific location for ranching operations. To the west, the topography rises sharply toward the ridgeline, broken by the distinct Molleson Gap and Molleson Canyon. The inclusion of Molleson Spring near these features highlights how early settlers and land managers utilized the natural breaks in the mountain range for movement and resources. The map also delineates the transition between Butte Valley and the surrounding peaks, with seasonal drainage provided by Duck Cr and Combs Cr.