2018 Map of Steptoe Ranch

About this map

The high-elevation ranching country of White Pine County is defined by the transition between the Egan Range and the surrounding basins. Steptoe Ranch sits as a primary landmark at the foot of the mountains, supported by a network of water sources such as Campbell Ranch Springs and Grass Springs. The landscape is carved by dramatic relief, visible in the steep grades of Water Canyon and Dry Canyon, while Molleson Gap provides a natural passage through the ridgeline. To the west, the map captures a portion of Butte Valley, contrasted by the eastern expanse of Steptoe Valley. This 2018 survey detail illustrates the vital importance of seasonal and permanent water in the Great Basin, where named features like Malleson Spring and Mud Spring indicate the essential points for livestock and land management in a dry environment.