2018 Map of The Cedars

About this map

The Cedars marks a high-elevation point in the high desert of Lander County, overlooking a landscape defined by the sharp verticality of the Shoshone Range. This modern survey reveals a reliance on essential water sources in an arid environment, noting specific points such as Watt Spring Number Three, Watt Creek Spring, and Blue Rock Spring. These perennial or intermittent water features likely dictated the movement of livestock and people through the complex terrain of Wood Canyon and into the Horseshoe Basin. To the east, the topography transitions into the broader expanse of the Carico Lake Valley, while the northern peaks are anchored by the distinctive Elephant Head. The lack of dense road networks or settlements emphasizes the remote, resource-driven character of this part of the Nevada interior, where the land is managed largely through grazing and ranching infrastructure.