2014 Map of Texas Spring

About this map

Texas Spring and Opal Spring provide rare water sources in this high-elevation basin of northeastern Elko County. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the Toana John Mountains to the northeast and the H D Range to the southeast, with Knoll Mtn anchoring the western edge. This 2014 survey reveals a network of intermittent drainage systems, including Sulphur Cr and Trout Cr, which have carved deep features like Texas Spring Canyon and Bell Canyon into the terrain. The presence of CR-771 indicates the primary modern access route through this remote section of Nevada, while the numerous springs suggest the historical importance of these specific locations for livestock and early travel through the Great Basin.