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2021 Map of Stewart Spring

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Stewart Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Stewart Valley and the Cedar Mountains define this high-desert landscape in Mineral County, where water is the primary architect of both the terrain and its history. The map shows a classic Great Basin drainage pattern, dominated by the long southward reach of Finger Rock Wash and Omco Wash. These ephemeral watercourses are punctuated by essential life-sustaining points like Stewart Spring and Wildrose Spring, which have historically served as critical nodes for travel and livestock in an arid environment.

In the southern reaches, Table Mtn rises as a prominent landmark, overlooking a network of smaller springs including Mud Spring and Polding Spring. The lack of formal settlements highlights the remote character of this region, emphasizing how the placement of water sources governed the movement of people and animals across the high plateau. The topography is meticulously captured, showing the complex system of ridges and alluvial fans that characterize this corner of Nevada.