2012 Map of Twin Springs Slough

About this map

Hot Creek Valley and the Reveille Valley converge in this high-desert landscape of Nye County, where water sources dictate the placement of human settlement. The drainage of Twin Springs Slough serves as the primary geographic axis, supporting sites like Twin Springs Ranch and the nearby Falani Ranch. These isolated ranching outposts are connected by the remote stretch of Highway 375 and the unpaved Twin Springs Ranch Rd, reflecting the sparse habitation patterns of the Great Basin. To the north, the intermittent flow of Hot Creek and the presence of Cane Spring provide critical moisture in an otherwise arid environment. The southern portion of the map is defined by the distinctively named Goblin Knobs, which rise above the valley floor to mark the rugged topography of this sparsely populated interior region.