2011 Map of The Cedars

About this map

The Cedars settlement area sits within a landscape defined by critical water sources in this Nevada territory. This high-desert terrain in Lander County is characterized by numerous isolated water points such as Watt Creek Spring, Watt Spring Number Three, and Blue Rock Spring, which historically dictated the movement of livestock and human transit through the region. The map highlights the significant landform of Horseshoe Basin to the south and the prominent Elephant Head elevation in the northeast corner. While much of the area remains open rangeland, the presence of Carico Valley Rd provides the primary arterial connection through the basin, following the natural drainage patterns of the dry creek beds. This 2011 survey documents the persistent importance of named springs like Rock Spring in an environment where water remains the most vital geographical feature.