2012 Map of Stump Spring

About this map

Pahrump Valley and Mesquite Valley converge on this 2012 topographic record, highlighting the arid expanse along the California and Nevada border. The landscape is defined by the historic corridor of the Old Spanish Trail Hwy, a route that follows ancient paths through the desert floor. Water is the primary driver of activity in this dry basin, marked here by the presence of Stump Spring. The map documents a sparse network of modern roads and grid developments that intersect with the traditional routes of travelers who have crossed these basins for centuries. This survey provides a precise look at the contemporary footprint of these desert valleys, noting the transition from open alluvial fans to the organized parcels appearing on the western edge of the quadrangle.