2018 Map of Thatcher Spring

About this map

The Cortez Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Eureka County, where a complex network of springs and seasonal creeks defines the local geography. Significant water sources include the clustered Florio Spring Number Two series and the centrally located Thatcher Spring. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Sheep Creek Canyon, while the presence of Iron Mine Rd in the northeastern corner hints at the region's industrial ties to mineral extraction. This survey illustrates a remote area where the survival of cattle or wildlife would rely on these named points of water, from Chicken Spring to Old Thomas Spring. The mapping of small tributaries like Sod House Cr and Frenchie Cr provides a granular view of the watershed long used by Great Basin ranchers.