2021 Map of The Cedars

About this map

The high elevations of the Shoshone Range define this high-desert landscape in Lander County. Named peaks and ridges such as Elephant Head dominate the northern terrain, while the eastern slope descends toward the Carico Lake Valley. Human presence is sparsely marked at The Cedars, a location situated within the drainage patterns of Wood Canyon. Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, evidenced by the scattered distribution of Watt Spring Number Three, Watt Creek Spring, Rock Spring, and Blue Rock Spring. The map documents the complex topography of the Horseshoe Basin, illustrating the importance of natural springs for both livestock and wildlife in the Great Basin region during the early twenty-first century.