2012 Map of Tule Dam Spring

About this map

Tule Dam Spring and Sulphur Spring anchor this high-desert basin in Eureka Co. at the start of the 21st century. The landscape is defined by the vital presence of water sources in a dry environment, with drainage pathways like Garden Pass Creek flowing toward the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Transportation routes such as Whistler, Sadler-Siri-Union, and Sulfur-Thompson trace paths through the basin floor, likely serving ranching or mining interests common to the region. Topographical breaks in the surrounding ranges are marked by notable natural gateways, specifically Mulligan Gap in the northwest and Tyrone Gap in the southwest. These features indicate the historical movement of livestock and travelers through this part of the Great Basin.